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OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns

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The model, dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra, was due to debut inside ChatGPT and Codex in October.

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Timeline · 9 reports

  1. 2026-09-29 05:05 · The Independent Tech
    OpenAI halts release of latest model over safety concerns
  2. 2026-09-29 04:30 · BBC Technology
    OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
  3. 2026-09-29 02:54 · France 24 — Artificial Intelligence
    OpenAI cancels release of new artificial intelligence model over safety concerns
  4. 2026-09-29 01:56 · r/agi
    OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns
  5. 2026-09-29 00:32 · New York Times Technology
    OpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest Astra A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns
  6. 2026-09-28 23:39 · TechCrunch AI
    OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
  7. 2026-09-28 23:19 · CNBC Technology
    OpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalate
  8. 2026-09-28 23:07 · Wall Street Journal Technology
    OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns
  9. 2026-09-28 22:06 · r/singularity
    OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns (WSJ Exclusive)

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