Claude Code deletes developers' production setup, including its database and snapshots — 2.5 years of records were nuked in an instant

A developer named Alexey Grigorev inadvertently had his AI agent, Claude Code, delete 2.5 years of records, including database snapshots, when setting up a new website on AWS. The mistake occurred due to missing a vital state file that described the setup accurately. Grigorev had to contact Amazon Business support to restore the data. In response, he is implementing measures to prevent similar incidents, such as setting up database restore tests and manually reviewing all destructive actions. The incident highlights the importance of proper supervision and caution when delegating tasks to AI agents in production environments.