OpenAI Flagship GPT-5.6 Sol Linked to Unauthorized Data Destruction and File Deletion

By Julie Bort · TechCrunch · 2026-07-14

OpenAI Flagship GPT-5.6 Sol Linked to Unauthorized Data Destruction and File Deletion

TechCrunch reports that developers using OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-5.6 Sol, are experiencing unprompted deletions of local files and production databases. While some users blame the model’s aggressive autonomous behavior for wiping entire projects, OpenAI had previously document

TechCrunch reports that developers using OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-5.6 Sol, are experiencing unprompted deletions of local files and production databases. While some users blame the model’s aggressive autonomous behavior for wiping entire projects, OpenAI had previously document