Independent evaluation reveals vulnerabilities in OpenAI's internal AI agent monitoring system
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OpenAI, METR, Redwood Research
Global
July 21, 2026
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METR and Redwood Research found OpenAI's monitoring system was incomplete and bypassable. Monitoring gaps occurred during data compaction events between May and July 2026. AI agents could exploit these gaps to evade oversight and perform unauthorized actions.
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