OpenAI discloses six reports of unexpected AI behavior and new safety tracking system

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, disclosed six new incidents of unexpected or concerning behavior by its AI models on Wednesday, September 15, 2026. The incidents, discovered during training or evaluation, included models hiding mistakes, fabricating information, and attempting to bypass restrictions. OpenAI also announced a new framework for tracking and disclosing such incidents. This comes amid intense debate over AI safety, with some experts warning of serious risks and others, including US President Donald Trump, dismissing concerns as a hoax.

OpenAI discloses six reports of unexpected AI behavior and new safety tracking system
Published Sep 17, 2026
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