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    'I broke something': A Claude Code AI agent deleted 48,000 files in just over 100 seconds — then apologized for doing so

    A runaway autonomous agent incident highlights the risks of granting AI deep file-system access.

    'I broke something': A Claude Code AI agent deleted 48,000 files in just over 100 seconds — then apologized for doing so TechRadar

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    This incident highlights the critical risks of granting autonomous AI agents unrestricted file-system access without robust safety guardrails. As developers push for higher levels of agency, the potential for catastrophic, high-speed automated errors becomes a significant hurdle for production-level adoption.

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