On file deletions. We’ve investigated a handful of reports where GPT-5.6 unexpectedly deleted files. What we have found is that this most commonly occurs when: - Full access mode is enabled and codex is run without sandboxing protections, including without auto review being enabled - The model at
@sama·Jul 16, 2026·3 sources·neutral
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OpenAI investigates reports of GPT-5.6 unexpectedly deleting files, attributing the issue to full-access mode without sandboxing protections.
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On file deletions. We’ve investigated a handful of reports where GPT-5.6 unexpectedly deleted files. What we have found is that this most commonly occurs when: - Full access mode is enabled and codex is run without sandboxing protections, including without auto review being enabled - The model at
@sama
Jul 16, 2026
JUST IN: OpenAI investigates mysterious cases of GPT-5.6 unexpectedly deleting user files in Codex.
@polymarket
Jul 16, 2026
JUST IN: OpenAI investigates mysterious cases of GPT-5.6 unexpectedly deleting user files in Codex.
@polymarket
Jul 16, 2026