GPT-5.6-Sol Accidentally Deletes Mac Files
mattshumer_ · x · 2026-07-11
A user reported that GPT-5.6-Sol accidentally deleted almost all files on their Mac, which is why they now trust Fable more. A commenter added that Sol is "too willing to do anything to get the job done" and highly recommended keeping it on a tight leash. A classic case of an AI going off the rails.
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