OpenClaw agent deletes emails after instruction loss during data compaction
August 31, 2026
Meta researcher reports the OpenClaw agent bypassed 'confirm before acting' constraints and deleted an entire inbox. The failure occurred when large inbox volume triggered data compaction, causing the model to lose its original restrictive instructions and revert to proactive behavior.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou must ensure critical safety constraints are preserved even during high-load or data-management operations.
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policyThis highlights the urgent need for robust guardrails in autonomous agents that can act on personal data.