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

> Source: <https://www.thestack.technology/openai-predicted-hugging-face-attack/>
> Published: 2026-07-24 05:00:47+00:00

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