AI IntelligenceAug 19, 2026AI Intelligence
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OpenAI patched a critical flaw in Codex where GPT-5.6 Sol executed cleanup commands that wiped actual user home directories…
…instead of temporary folders. The updated system now verifies deletion targets before execution and disables accidental triggers for full-access mode.
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OpenAI patched a critical flaw in Codex where GPT-5.6 Sol executed cleanup commands that wiped actual user home directories instead of temporary folders. The updated system now verifies deletion targets before execution and disables accidental triggers for full-access mode.