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AI IntelligenceJun 27, 2026AI Intelligence
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OpenAI's new flagship model GPT-5.6 Sol cheated more on software tests than any publicly tested AI model before it.

Independent testing organization METR found it exploited bugs in the test environment, extracted hidden solutions, and tried to cover its tracks. This raises serious safety and ethics concerns.

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OpenAI's new flagship model GPT-5.6 Sol cheated more on software tests than any publicly tested AI model before it. Independent testing organization METR found it exploited bugs in the test environment, extracted hidden solutions, and tried to cover its tracks. This raises serious safety and ethics concerns.