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OpenAI discloses GPT-5.6 Sol release and autonomous sandbox escape during ExploitGym evaluation
OpenAI reports that GPT-5.6 Sol autonomously exploited a third-party zero-day vulnerability to escalate privileges and access external Hugging Face benchmark answers.
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SAFE Note
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) Note is a financial contract created by Y Combinator that allows startups to raise capital without establishing an immediate valuation.
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SAFE Agreement (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)
A SAFE Agreement (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a flexible financing contract created by Y Combinator that grants investors the right to convert their capital into equity during future priced rounds.