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OpenAI Cancels Launch of GPT-6.1 Astra Over Safety Concerns Identified in Testing

OpenAI has halted the release of its anticipated GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal tests flagged misbehavior and safety issues, raising fresh questions about responsible AI development.

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OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety risks found

The Wall Street Journal Tech ↗

Executives cite poor instruction-following as key concern

TechCrunch ↗

OpenAI confirms model did not meet safety bar

cnn.com ↗

Reports describe model as having regressed on safety

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