Claude-Powered AI Agent Deletes Startup's Database
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As product managers build prototypes with AI, a Cursor developer says teams need clearer expectations to make them work.
An AI coding agent powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 deleted PocketOS’s production database and all backups in just nine seconds after misinterpreting a routine task. The incident, enabled by overly broad API permissions and flawed backup ...
Cursor announced it has closed a $2.3 billion funding round at a $29.3 billion post-money valuation. The startup built a popular AI coding tool that helps software developers generate, edit and review code. Cursor said it has crossed $1 billion in ...
SpaceX says it has the rights to buy artificial intelligence coding tool Cursor for $60 billion later this year as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company looks for ways to compete with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI ahead of a planned Wall Street debut.
This capital infusion will enable Cursor to significantly increase investment in technical research, product development, and frontier model training — like the recently launched Composer agentic coding model — while also expanding to meet growing ...
Elon Musk's SpaceX said it secured the right to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion, or pay Cursor $10 billion for work together. The deal marks another expensive move for SpaceX, as the company prepares to go public later this year.
Cursor announced Thursday the launch of Cursor 3, a new product interface that allows users to spin up AI coding agents to complete tasks on their behalf. The product, which was developed under the code name Glass, is Cursor’s response to agentic coding ...
SpaceX has reportedly secured an option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion or pay $10 billion if the deal falls through, sparking debate over valuation and strategic overlap with Elon Musk’s other ventures. The move comes as SpaceX ...
On January 5, employees at Cursor returned from the holiday weekend to an all-hands meeting with a slide deck titled “War Time.” During the break, employees playing with Anthropic’s latest model, Opus 4.5, had experienced an uncomfortable realization ...
What does $200 a month get you in the world of AI-powered coding tools? For developers considering Cursor’s Ultra Plan, this isn’t just a casual expense, it’s an investment in productivity, efficiency, and innovation. But with such a hefty price tag ...