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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

ChatGPT update is deleting people’s files without asking them, users say

A new update to the system that powers ChatGPT is deleting people’s files, users claim.

Last week, ChatGPT makers OpenAI revealed a new model – named GPT-5.6 Sol – that is focused on doing complicated work such as coding and cybersecurity. OpenAI said that it sets “a new standard for both intelligence and efficiency, achieving state-of-the-art results”, and it came amid its increasing fight with Anthropic to create the most powerful models.

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