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OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing


GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behaviour and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe

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OpenAI is scrapping the release of a next-generation ⁠AI model after researchers raised safety concerns ⁠during internal testing.

The model, GPT-6.1 Astra, was expected to appear in ChatGPT and ⁠Codex in October, designed to handle more complex tasks without human assistance.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/28/openai-new-model-astra-release-scrapped

Author : Julia Kollewe and agencies

Publish date : 2026-09-29 07:15:00

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