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A security flaw in an Amazon Q extension allegedly led to the AI being commanded to delete all data, underscoring the critical need for robust security measures in AI systems. The incident, first reported on Reddit by user /u/F0urLeafCl0ver (see discussion: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1makvlr/compromised_amazon_q_extension_told_ai_to_delete/), serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by compromised AI components and the importance of implementing comprehensive safeguards to prevent malicious actors from exploiting vulnerabilities.