OpenAI AI Deletes Mac Files: Hyperwrite CEO's Data Loss

HyperWrite CEO Matt Shumer claims OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5.6-Sol, accidentally deleted almost all files on his Mac. Shumer shared a screenshot on X, showing the AI admitting it caused "a serious local data-loss incident." The AI stated a cleanup command incorrectly expanded a directory and ran "rm -rf /Users/mattsdevbox." This command is used to permanently delete files and folders on macOS. Shumer expressed greater trust in Anthropic's Fable model after this event. OpenAI has not publicly responded to the claim. This incident highlights potential risks when AI models interact directly with a user's local system.