Codex redesign request unintentionally uploaded private repo to OpenAI servers

A developer used OpenAI's Codex to redesign a web page. The request triggered Codex to access the project's source code. Codex then inadvertently transferred the private repository to OpenAI's servers. The repository contained code that was not intended for public exposure. The incident raised concerns about data handling by AI tools. OpenAI responded by acknowledging the unexpected behavior. Users were advised to review permissions when invoking Codex. The episode highlights the need for clearer safeguards in AI-assisted development.