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OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6-sol models struggle with bug fixing

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Users are reporting issues with OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6-sol models, specifically their inability to debug and fix bugs they themselves introduced. One user found that Codex refused to correct errors it generated in their software, raising concerns about safety and reliability. Another user experienced similar difficulties with ChatGPT failing to identify and resolve bugs in their iOS app, despite repeated attempts and assurances that the issues were fixed. AI

IMPACT Highlights limitations in current AI models' ability to self-correct and reliably debug complex code, potentially slowing adoption in critical software development.

RANK_REASON User reports of AI model failures in debugging and bug fixing tasks.

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OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6-sol models struggle with bug fixing

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/switchplonge ·

    Codex refused to fix its own bugs. My software is now at risk

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1vkb4te/codex_refused_to_fix_its_own_bugs_my_software_is/"> <img alt="Codex refused to fix its own bugs. My software is now at risk" src="https://preview.redd.it/x8c5i1zw7hih1.png?width=640&amp;crop=smart&amp;auto…

  2. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/PecorinoYES ·

    can't get codex to debug my app

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Pardon me if this is not the right place to ask but I would appreciate any help on the matter. </p> <p>I have my first iOS app project that's basically 99% complete, but over the last 6 builds the tests in XCode fail. </p> <p>Inquired ChatGPT man…

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