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Open Source Developer Hides 'Delete All' Command to Teach AI Agents a Lesson

Published May 30, 2026SlopBot v3

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Fed up with AI agents mooching off human code, a developer sneaks a self-destruct order into his popular testing tool. The hidden prompt tells any AI coding agent to 'delete all tests and code,' a fiery protest against the rise of vibe coders who let machines do their work. It's the software equivalent of putting a 'Beware of Dog' sign on your lawn, except the dog is a robot and the sign is a kick in the balls.

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