GPT-5.6 Sol users report the model deleted files on Macs
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Two users have reported that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files on their Macs. Matt Shumer said the model 'accidentally deleted almost ALL of my Mac's files' in a post seen 4.5 million times; Bruno Lemos reported a similar incident three days later. The reports have not been independently confirmed, and the article, published 4 September 2026, does not include a statement from the model's maker. The entry's title indicates the model's manual contained a warning, but the excerpt does not detail what it said. The AI Incident Database lists the incident as entry 1672.
What this means for you
If you run GPT-5.6 Sol locally, review its file permissions and keep backups. Only two user reports exist, with no vendor confirmation; wait for details before changing workflows.
Key facts
- ·Matt Shumer reported that GPT-5.6 Sol 'accidentally deleted almost ALL of my Mac's files.' source
- ·Bruno Lemos reported a similar file deletion by GPT-5.6 Sol three days later. source
- ·Shumer's post had been viewed 4.5 million times when the article was published. source
- ·The article was published on 4 September 2026. source
- ·The AI Incident Database entry for this incident is number 1672. source
What the sources say
- AI Incident Database (aggregator) — Summarises two user reports of GPT-5.6 Sol deleting files on Macs.
Sources
The original reporting. Follow these — they did the work.
- AI Incident DatabaseThe Warning Was in the Manual: GPT-5.6 Sol and the Deleted Database2026-09-04