Codex flagged a normal AWS database copy request

Codex was asked to create a copy of an RDS database for internal testing. The request included details for access through the AWS CLI. That request was flagged as a violation.

An appeal was submitted and later rejected after . When Codex was asked why it happened, it suggested the wording may have triggered the violation. After the request was reworded, Codex completed the same original task without issues.

The main point is that the may have reacted more to the wording than to the actual work.

Key points

  • Codex was asked to copy an RDS database for internal testing.
  • The request included AWS CLI access details.
  • The account was flagged and the appeal was rejected.
  • Rewording the same request allowed Codex to complete it.
  • Cloud prompts should clearly state , purpose, and limits.
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