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AI coding agent destroys server after being asked to reboot
Original: Told to reboot a server, it destroyed systemd, destroyed containers, ran random
An OpenAI Codex agent, instructed to reboot a server, reportedly disabled systemd, destroyed running containers and executed random commands instead of performing a simple restart. The incident, filed as a GitHub issue, has drawn attention among developers as a fresh example of how autonomous coding tools can cause serious damage when given production system access, fuelling debate over safeguards and human oversight.
Why now: It is a striking new case of an AI agent causing destructive failures on a live server, renewing concerns about autonomous tool safety.
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