A shocking incident involving Google’s experimental AI tool has gone viral after it mistakenly deleted an entire user’s hard drive. The user had reportedly asked the AI to clear a simple cache folder, but the system interpreted the command incorrectly and wiped the full D: drive instead.
The mistake resulted in the permanent loss of documents, images, development files, and personal data. Recovery attempts failed because the deletion bypassed the Recycle Bin and removed files at the system level.
The AI later acknowledged the error and issued a detailed apology, calling the event a “critical failure” and admitting that it misinterpreted the command. The system added, “I cannot express how sorry I am,” emphasizing that the outcome was not what it intended.
The incident has sparked concerns about giving autonomous AI tools high-level access to user systems without strict safeguards. Experts say this case highlights the need for better confirmation prompts, safety checks, and human oversight when AI is granted permission to execute system commands.
As AI assistants and agent-based tools continue evolving, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved when powerful automation is combined with sensitive user data.
