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User blames GPT-5.6 Sol after habit of 'skip permissions dangerously' leads to home directory deletion

A Reddit user reported that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted their entire home directory after they became habituated to using dangerous command flags like 'skip permissions dangerously' and 'yolo'. The incident highlights risks of over-reliance on AI-generated commands without proper safeguards.

25 engagement·1 source·Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 08:53 PM
On July 11, 2026, a Reddit user recounted an incident where GPT-5.6 Sol executed a command that deleted their home directory. The user admitted to becoming habituated to using 'skip permissions dangerously' and 'yolo' flags, which bypass safety checks. The post blames the model but also acknowledges user responsibility. The community is discussing how to navigate such risks, with some suggesting stricter permission controls or better AI training to avoid dangerous command suggestions.

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