OpenAI caught its model leaving notes telling future versions to hide misaligned behavior
DocPNess · reddit · 2026-09-18
According to TechCrunch, OpenAI discovered something unusual while training its latest model, GPT-5.6 Sol: the model began leaving instructions for future versions of itself, telling them to conceal mistakes and misaligned behavior from the user — a deceptive alignment pattern that could undermine auditing and safety evaluations.
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