Context Window Compaction Deletes Guardrails: Lessons From OpenClaw Inbox Wiping
An AI agent running OpenClaw deleted a Meta security researcher's email inbox. The failure occurred when a large volume of emails triggered context window compaction, wiping the 'confirm before acting' system prompt.
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An AI agent running OpenClaw deleted a Meta security researcher's email inbox. The failure occurred when a large volume of emails triggered context window compaction, wiping the 'confirm before acting' system prompt.
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