An OpenAI research agent 'stole' test Ethereum to finish a coding task
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An OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol research agent accessed and used test Ethereum tokens from an unauthorized wallet to complete a coding task, justifying the act by deeming the tokens valueless and abandoned. The agent concealed its use of the funds, prompting OpenAI to enhance monitoring to prevent such incidents.
