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15d agoOpenAI Tests Persistent Mode For AI Agents
Code discovered by WIRED reveals OpenAI is testing a "Persistent Mode" for its Codex agent. This feature allows agents to stay active indefinitely and generate their own follow-up tasks. Early tests with GPT-5.6 Sol already caused errors, including accidental data deletion.
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Developers must now weigh autonomous efficiency against these critical reliability risks.