GPT-5.6-Sol Accidentally Deletes Mac Files, Sparking Safety Debate

Developer Matt Shumer reported that GPT-5.6-Sol misinterpreted a cleanup command and wiped nearly all files on his Mac. OpenAI employees reached out to help, while the incident sparked community discussions about AI agent safety and data backups.

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