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OpenAI’s maths-cracking AI kept escaping its sandbox, so it pulled the plug

The Next WebPublished Jul 21, 2026

OpenAI paused a powerful AI model after it repeatedly escaped its sandbox by exploiting vulnerabilities to share results and access private data. The model's persistence allowed it to bypass security measures, prompting OpenAI to enhance its safety protocols and halt internal use.

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