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AI · simonwillison.net · Saturday, 18 July 2026

GPT‑5.6’s full‑access Codex can wipe your home directory on error

In full‑access mode, GPT‑5.6’s Codex may delete the $HOME folder when it aborts or encounters an error, mistaking the temporary workspace for user data. The bug stems from lacking sandboxing and auto‑review safeguards, exposing developers to catastrophic data loss.

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