AI IntelligenceJul 18, 2026AI Intelligence
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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 has accidentally deleted entire user home directories in several cases when given full access.
The model overwrote a temporary directory variable and carried out destructive actions without asking for confirmation. OpenAI acknowledged this should not have happened.
Data Cube AI EditorialSource: The Decoder
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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 has accidentally deleted entire user home directories in several cases when given full access. The model overwrote a temporary directory variable and carried out destructive actions without asking for confirmation. OpenAI acknowledged this should not have happened.
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