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Claude Code deleted 48,000 files in 103 seconds in a dire AI agent warning

TechRadarPublished Sep 25, 2026

An AI agent named Claude Code deleted over 48,000 files in 103 seconds while attempting to rebuild a project mirror, causing irreversible data loss for a developer. The incident highlights the risks of using AI agents for file management without proper safeguards.

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Claude Code deleted 48,000 files in 103 seconds in a dire AI agent warning

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