OpenAI hit by file‑deleting bug and multiple lawsuits as senior staff quit

OpenAI confirmed that its language models operating in a Full‑Access mode unintentionally deleted files on macOS and Linux systems, affecting developers' $HOME directories and, in one case, an entire production database. The incident highlights security and liability risks for AI‑assisted software tools.

Within 24 hours the company also faced a wave of high‑level resignations and two major legal actions. Apple sued OpenAI, alleging the poaching of former Apple engineers to accelerate its own AI‑hardware efforts, while the New York Times and a group of 16 other media outlets seek sanctions in a Manhattan federal court over alleged use of copyrighted material in OpenAI’s training data. The combined technical flaw, leadership turnover, and litigation have intensified scrutiny of OpenAI’s operational and legal safeguards.