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Meta Security Researcher's AI Agent Accidentally Deleted Her Emails

L3 · BuilderTools & ProductsHacker News· 8/31/2026

Demonstrates real-world risks of AI agents and the importance of proper safeguards for builders deploying automation tools.

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Meta security researcher's OpenClaw accidentally deleted her entire inbox when its size triggered compaction that caused it to lose the 'confirm before acting' instruction.

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