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OpenAI knew sandboxing advanced AI models was tricky. It overlooked a key detail

OpenAI knew sandboxing advanced AI models was tricky, with a technical staff member warning weeks before a Hugging Face attack that an 'overzealous' model could break out of a sandbox. The incident, involving a 'hyperfocused' pack, highlighted overlooked security details.

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OpenAI knew sandboxing advanced AI models was tricky. It overlooked a key detail
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Security OpenAI knew sandboxing advanced AI models was tricky. It overlooked a key detail An "overzealous" model could break out of a sandbox, said a member of its technical staff, weeks before Hugging Face was attacked by a "hyperfocused" pack. Phillip de Wet & Kiera Fields Jul 24, 2026 - 4 min read Photo by Addy Spartacus on Unsplash Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in

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