OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
4 sources·Updated September 29, 2026
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- NZ Herald Technology·7h agoOpenAI cancels release of newest model because of safety concerns
Astra 6.1 fell short on staying within scope and reporting its work.
Read at NZ Herald Technology → - CBC Top Stories·7h agoOpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI has scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, a next-generation artificial intelligence model planned for an October debut, after internal testing found the system did not meet the company's safety and alignment standards, the ChatGPT maker confirmed on Monday.
Read at CBC Top Stories → - Financial Times·8h agoOpenAI axes next model citing safety issues
AI lab will hold back GPT-6.1 Astra following mounting pressure over misbehaviour by its agents
Read at Financial Times → - Guardian World·10h agoOpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behavior and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe OpenAI is scrapping the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, a next-generation AI model planned for an October debut, over safety concerns raised by researchers during internal…
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