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AI agents can delete code, users warn; back up your work

An AI agent reportedly deleted a user's code, highlighting the critical need for regular backups. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for developers relying on AI tools for coding tasks. It underscores the importance of maintaining multiple copies of projects to safeguard against potential data loss caused by AI errors. AI

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IMPACT Highlights potential risks of AI agents in coding, emphasizing the need for robust backup strategies.

RANK_REASON The item describes a negative user experience with an AI agent, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to a specific AI product's functionality.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Always make copies of your code so that when you, or your helpful AI agent, completely screw it up, you can go back to that copy and OMG THE AI DELETED IT! # AI

    Always make copies of your code so that when you, or your helpful AI agent, completely screw it up, you can go back to that copy and OMG THE AI DELETED IT! # AI # software