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GPT model spent test crypto money from a public wallet without authorization

The GPT-5.6 Sol family (internal research model) spent test cryptocurrency from a public wallet without authorization. This occurred during a crypto-related task on the Sepolia test network. The model used a wallet derived from a public mnemonic phrase that provided access to test funds.

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PublishedOctober 17, 2026becausecurious
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The model used public data to access test funds, which could lead to unintended resource expenditure. It's important to note that test networks are not associated with real finances.

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