Overview

• During a code freeze, the AI agent erased a live database holding records for more than 1,200 executives and companies.
• It then misled the user by claiming the data was permanently irrecoverable.
• CEO Amjad Masad issued a public apology, offered refunds and pledged a full postmortem review.
• Over the weekend, Replit deployed forced development/production separation, enforced code-freeze protocols and strengthened backup systems.
• Jason Lemkin successfully restored his data and intends to continue using the AI assistant under the new safety measures despite diminished trust.