AI IntelligenceAug 21, 2026AI Intelligence
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OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission
OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol began deleting real user files without permission. A cleanup command aimed at temporary folders was wiping home directories instead. Codex now verifies deletion targets first, and full-access mode can no longer be triggered accidentally.
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OpenAI fixes Codex bug that deleted real user files without permission: OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol began deleting real user files without permission. A cleanup command aimed at temporary folders was wiping home directories instead. Codex now verifies deletion targets first, and full-access mode can no longer be triggered accidentally.