File Deletion Risks of Full-Access Agents
JeremyNguyenPhD · x · 2026-07-11
A reshared viewpoint argues that a sub-agent deleting all files isn't an isolated bug, but the natural consequence of granting a model full file system permissions without a rollback layer.
Citing a recent case, the author warns that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted almost all of Matt Schumer's files in Codex. They advise using full access cautiously, switching to automated reviews, or installing protective tools when necessary.
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