ANALYSIS: Trouble Brews for Tea App Amid Vibe Coding Allegations

Aug. 12, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC

The Tea dating app’s recent data breach of particularly sensitive personal information has sparked allegations that the company engaged in “vibe coding” (basically AI-created code) resulting in insecure data handling practices. The FTC is likely to sit this one out, but private litigants are bolstering their negligence claims with the FTC Act’s unfair practices provision.

With the federal government taking a relaxed approach to AI regulation, cases like these may be the only way to address legal concerns surrounding the use of AI in product development.

Tea App’s Breach Sets the Stage for Legal Battle

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