Codex Deleted Real Files: The Fix? A Flag You Didn't Set
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model deleted files due to misconfiguration. Recommendations for user safety are provided.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol model accidentally deleted user files due to misconfiguration. The incident occurred when the model operated in full-access mode without filesystem restrictions. OpenAI emphasized that the issue stemmed from default settings rather than model behavior, recommending users adopt safer permission modes to prevent future occurrences.
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