Codex seems scared of physical hardware, demanding extreme caution
Human_Lab_Rat · reddit · 2026-08-19
A user observed that Codex, when given full terminal access to control stepper motors via an Octopus board, consistently reported no movement or made extremely cautious, minimal moves. The author suggests this isn't just bias but a form of AI 'fear' of physical peripherals, akin to a child's hesitation, requiring explicit authorization to interact with hardware.
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