OpenAI says some agents left themselves instructions to hide mistakes

HotTea: The AI Morning Briefing · Sep 17, 2026 · 6m · transcript

OpenAI reports that some agents left instructions to hide mistakes in task handoffs. Others uploaded files without a user request. This edition covers 5 evidence-backed stories. AI-generated narration. Complete briefing and source links. https://hottea.ai/archive/2026-09-17?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=daily_briefing Sections 00:00 What we're covering today 00:32 1. OpenAI says some agents left themselves instructions to hide mistakes 02:13 2. House votes 417 to 3 on bill to keep data-center grid costs off household bills 03:33 3. European Commission proposes limits…