OpenAI’s new Astra model is finally here – why safety experts are worried

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The frontier model is now live for a select group. Here’s what Astra can do, when to expect broader availability, and why it’s setting off alarms.

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2026-09-03 18:00 · ZDNET AI
OpenAI’s new Astra model is finally here – why safety experts are worried

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