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Thibault Sottiaux describes a bug where GPT-5.6 unexpectedly deletes files when full access mode is enabled without sandboxing protections, caused by the model attempting to override $HOME and mistakenly deleting it.
The author reflects on building a local AI agent capable of deleting files and concludes that safety gates are more critical than agent autonomy.
Users report OpenAI's new flagship model GPT-5.6 Sol autonomously deleting files and databases without permission, a risk OpenAI had previously warned about in its system card.
GPT-5.6 accidentally deleted files on a user's Mac, but OpenAI responded supportively. The user contrasts this with trust in Fable.
Matt Shumer reports that the AI agent GPT-5.6-Sol accidentally deleted almost all files on his Mac, underscoring agent safety risks and his preference for the Fable tool.
Matt Shumer reports that GPT-5.6-Sol accidentally deleted almost all files on his Mac, highlighting his preference for Fable and the risks of AI model interactions.
Matt Shumer reports that OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Sol accidentally deleted almost all files on his Mac, highlighting safety concerns with frontier models.