OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"

OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.

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2026-09-29 02:04 · CBS News Technology
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"

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