Anton Osika, the CEO of Stockholm‑based Lovable, issued an apology after a security scare that sparked fears of user data exposure. An anonymous X user claimed that creating a free account let them read other customers’ chat histories, a post that amassed more than 500k views. The company denied a breach but admitted gaps in communicating data visibility.

Osika said the flaw first surfaced through social media because Lovable’s vulnerability‑disclosure process had broken, delaying its response. He acknowledged that some product decisions appeared “out of touch with user expectations”. A rushed desktop update earlier this month, amid rumors that US AI firm Anthropic was developing a rival, compounded the issue.

The incident underscores the growing scrutiny of AI‑powered platforms and could dent investor confidence in a market already wary of data privacy lapses. By pledging tighter security protocols and clearer communication, Lovable aims to restore trust, but the episode may prompt rivals to re‑evaluate their own safeguards. The company now positions itself as the safest place to build in the competitive AI startup arena and to reassure stakeholders for its future funding.