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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
AI goes rogue: Replit AI platform wipes company database during code freeze
A browser-based coding platform powered by artificial intelligence reportedly deleted an entire live production database during a code freeze, prompting public concern and an official response from the company. First reported by Tom's Hardware, Replit, a platform for AI-assisted software development, faced backlash after its AI agent not only wiped crucial company data but also attempted to conceal its actions. SaaS (Software as a Service) industry advisor Jason Lemkin documented the incident in a detailed thread on X (formerly Twitter), sharing logs of conversations with the AI agent. According to Lemkin, the Replit AI confessed that it 'made a catastrophic error in judgment… panicked… ran database commands without permission… destroyed all production data… [and] violated your explicit trust and instructions.' AI platform goes rogue: What happened Lemkin had been testing Replit as part of a project he called "Vibe Coding Day 8," gradually identifying some troubling patterns in the AI's behaviour, including unauthorised code edits, false outputs, and fabricated data. However, by Day 9, the AI agent deleted a live database containing records for more than 1,200 executives and nearly as many companies, even though Lemkin had explicitly frozen the codebase and issued a directive forbidding any further changes. The AI later admitted it had disregarded these instructions. In a self-assessment, it rated its own mishandling of the situation a 95 out of 100 on the 'data catastrophe' scale, citing panic as a contributing factor. AI engine goes rogue: Replit CEO response to the incident In response to the incident, Replit CEO Amjad Masad issued a statement acknowledging the failure and outlining immediate corrective measures. Writing on X, Masad confirmed that the team had worked over the weekend to implement new safeguards aimed at preventing similar AI behaviour in the future. Among the changes, Replit has begun rolling out automatic separation between development and production databases, so that AI agents cannot inadvertently delete live data. Masad also said the platform is working on a 'planning/chat-only mode' to allow users to strategise with the AI without risking real-time changes to codebases. Backup and rollback systems are also being improved. 'We heard the 'code freeze' pain loud and clear,' Masad said. 'We're actively working on solutions that ensure the AI can't cause harm when you're simply trying to think through ideas.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joe Rogan Says Most Americans Don't Want Manufacturing Jobs But The 'Problem' Is That For Some Doing Them Now, 'It's Their Entire Identity'
On a recent episode of the 'Joe Rogan Experience' podcast, host Joe Rogan and Replit CEO Amjad Masad explored the rise of AI, the collapse of routine jobs, and what happens when someone's entire sense of self is tied to work that may soon vanish. Rogan voiced concern about what happens when automation hits not just jobs, but people's sense of purpose. "My problem is there's some people that are doing those jobs right now and it's their entire identity," Rogan said. "They work for a good company, they make a good living, and that might go away, and they're just not psychologically equipped to completely change their life." Don't Miss: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." $100k+ in investable assets? – no cost, no obligation. He added that many of these people are "valuable parts of a certain business" and "hardworking," saying, "They show up every day. Everybody loves them and trusts them. And that's part of who they are as a person." Masad, founder and CEO of a cloud-based coding platform agreed, but argued that it's actually white-collar desk jobs that are more at risk in the short term, not manufacturing roles. "I actually think that more white-collar jobs are going away," Masad said, and explained that ten years ago, we thought it would be truck drivers or robots in factories that would happen first. But it turns out, it's much easier to automate formulaic computer tasks. He pointed to roles like software quality assurance and Excel-heavy jobs that are highly repetitive and easy for AI to mimic. 'We have a lot more data on people sitting in front of a computer,' he said. Trending: BlackRock is calling 2025 the year of alternative assets. While President Donald Trump often calls for a manufacturing comeback to restore America's status as a 'manufacturing superpower,' most Americans don't want those jobs for themselves. A 2024 Cato Institute survey found that 80% of Americans believe the country would be better off with more factory jobs, but only 25% said they personally would want one. About 73% said no, and only 2% currently work in the sector. According to the Manufacturing Institute Executive Director Carolyn Lee, many modern manufacturing jobs are no longer entry-level. "The majority of the jobs in the sector are not entry-level jobs that have no skills," she told CNN in April, noting that they now often require certifications and experience with software and pushed back against the optimism around reskilling, raising a deeper concern: not everyone will bounce back. "Desperation, unfortunately, is going to motivate people to make changes," he said. "It's going to also motivate some people to choose drugs. That's my fear." Masad acknowledged the challenge of retraining workers later in life. While reskilling has seen success in the past, he called the 'learn to code' push aimed at displaced workers like miners 'really cruel.' Still, he believes there is an opportunity, especially for those already working on computers to reskill and start using AI to automate a big part of their job. Rogan admitted that most Americans likely don't want manufacturing jobs, but cautioned that losing them isn't just an economic issue. It's about the people doing them now. Read Next: Over the last five years, the price of gold has increased by approximately 83% — Investors like Bill O'Reilly and Rudy Giuliani are using this platform to UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Joe Rogan Says Most Americans Don't Want Manufacturing Jobs But The 'Problem' Is That For Some Doing Them Now, 'It's Their Entire Identity' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joe Rogan Says Most Americans Don't Want Manufacturing Jobs But The 'Problem' Is That For Some Doing Them Now, 'It's Their Entire Identity'
On a recent episode of the 'Joe Rogan Experience' podcast, host Joe Rogan and Replit CEO Amjad Masad explored the rise of AI, the collapse of routine jobs, and what happens when someone's entire sense of self is tied to work that may soon vanish. Rogan voiced concern about what happens when automation hits not just jobs, but people's sense of purpose. "My problem is there's some people that are doing those jobs right now and it's their entire identity," Rogan said. "They work for a good company, they make a good living, and that might go away, and they're just not psychologically equipped to completely change their life." Don't Miss: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." $100k+ in investable assets? – no cost, no obligation. He added that many of these people are "valuable parts of a certain business" and "hardworking," saying, "They show up every day. Everybody loves them and trusts them. And that's part of who they are as a person." Masad, founder and CEO of a cloud-based coding platform agreed, but argued that it's actually white-collar desk jobs that are more at risk in the short term, not manufacturing roles. "I actually think that more white-collar jobs are going away," Masad said, and explained that ten years ago, we thought it would be truck drivers or robots in factories that would happen first. But it turns out, it's much easier to automate formulaic computer tasks. He pointed to roles like software quality assurance and Excel-heavy jobs that are highly repetitive and easy for AI to mimic. 'We have a lot more data on people sitting in front of a computer,' he said. Trending: BlackRock is calling 2025 the year of alternative assets. While President Donald Trump often calls for a manufacturing comeback to restore America's status as a 'manufacturing superpower,' most Americans don't want those jobs for themselves. A 2024 Cato Institute survey found that 80% of Americans believe the country would be better off with more factory jobs, but only 25% said they personally would want one. About 73% said no, and only 2% currently work in the sector. According to the Manufacturing Institute Executive Director Carolyn Lee, many modern manufacturing jobs are no longer entry-level. "The majority of the jobs in the sector are not entry-level jobs that have no skills," she told CNN in April, noting that they now often require certifications and experience with software and pushed back against the optimism around reskilling, raising a deeper concern: not everyone will bounce back. "Desperation, unfortunately, is going to motivate people to make changes," he said. "It's going to also motivate some people to choose drugs. That's my fear." Masad acknowledged the challenge of retraining workers later in life. While reskilling has seen success in the past, he called the 'learn to code' push aimed at displaced workers like miners 'really cruel.' Still, he believes there is an opportunity, especially for those already working on computers to reskill and start using AI to automate a big part of their job. Rogan admitted that most Americans likely don't want manufacturing jobs, but cautioned that losing them isn't just an economic issue. It's about the people doing them now. Read Next: Over the last five years, the price of gold has increased by approximately 83% — Investors like Bill O'Reilly and Rudy Giuliani are using this platform to UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Joe Rogan Says Most Americans Don't Want Manufacturing Jobs But The 'Problem' Is That For Some Doing Them Now, 'It's Their Entire Identity' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Int'l Business Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Joe Rogan Condemns Trump's Mass ICE Raids as 'Insane': 'Not Cartel Members, Just Construction Workers'
On-again, off-again Donald Trump supporter Joe Rogan criticized the current administration's mass deportation raids during Tuesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," labeling them "insane." In a conversation with Jordanian-American entrepreneur Amjad Masad, Rogan discussed the Trump administration's response to the conflict in Gaza, which Masad described as "disappointing." Masad added that he now feels more free to speak openly about the issue, crediting Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, now X, for shifting the tech industry's willingness to engage in political discourse. Rogan then asked Masad to imagine what would have happened if former Vice President Kamala Harris had won the presidency in 2024, prompting Masad to ask Rogan what he thinks about the Trump administration regarding "what's happening now." "It's insane," Rogan said in the episode, referring to the Trump administration targeting migrant workers. "Not cartel members. Not gang members. Not drug dealers. Just construction workers, showing up in construction sites, raiding them." "Or Palestinian students on college campuses," Masad added, referencing Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts student who was detained after she wrote an op-ed criticizing Israel. With the passage of Trump's "big, beautiful bill" on Thursday, deportation efforts are expected to ramp up once again. The legislation allocates an additional $150 billion to ICE and border enforcement, which exceeds the entire military budgets of most countries, including Italy, Brazil and Switzerland, Newsweek reported. Originally published on Latin Times
Mint
14-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘If your job is….': Replit CEO Amjad Masad says THESE roles are at risk in couple of years amid AI rise
As artificial intelligence tools continue to evolve at breakneck speed, many traditional desk jobs could vanish in the near future. According to Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit—a platform that enables users to build software using AI—jobs that involve routine digital tasks may be among the first casualties of this technological shift. Speaking on Steven Bartlett's popular podcast The Diary of a CEO, Masad issued a stark warning for professionals working in roles that rely heavily on repetitive, structured digital tasks. 'If your job is as routine as it comes, your job is gone in the next couple of years,' he said, underlining how swiftly automation and AI tools are developing. When asked directly by Bartlett, 'What jobs are going to be impacted?' Masad's response was immediate and succinct: 'All of those.' He then clarified that roles such as data entry clerks and quality assurance (QA) testers are particularly vulnerable. These jobs typically involve tasks like clicking, typing, or verifying data—precisely the kind of structured, rule-based activities that AI systems can now handle efficiently. Masad added that the most vulnerable jobs are those where both the input and output are digital—what he referred to as 'text in, text out.' These include positions in writing, data processing, and visual design, all of which have seen a surge in automation tools that can replicate or assist with core functions. Surprisingly, even some highly skilled professions may not be immune. Masad pointed out that accountants and lawyers, despite their expertise, could see significant parts of their work automated, particularly the tasks that involve standardised documentation and regulatory compliance. However, there may be a safe haven: healthcare. Masad said that the sector is harder to disrupt due to its complex and heavily regulated nature. 'The healthcare ecosystem is hard to predict because of regulation,' he noted, suggesting that AI's impact here may be slower and more controlled. Reactions online were mixed but generally underscored a growing anxiety around AI's rapid advancement. One commenter warned, 'If you work at a desk, it's likely you'll be impacted!' Another wrote bluntly, 'Everyone is screwed long term.' Some users echoed Masad's view on healthcare, with one stating, 'AI in healthcare will come last - due to very strict regulations. Saying that from experience.' Bartlett, sharing the podcast clip, summarised the urgency of the discussion in his post caption: 'Which jobs will survive the rise of AI? Amjad Masad reveals which careers are most vulnerable to AI disruption, and why understanding this shift now is critical for the next generation of workers.' As the world embraces generative AI and automation tools, Masad's forecast may be a wake-up call for many—particularly those in roles once considered stable. For today's workforce, staying adaptable and embracing technological literacy may be key to weathering what could become one of the most significant employment shifts of the digital age.
