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OpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalate
OpenAI decided not to release an upcoming artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after the company determined that it did not adequately meet its safety standards, CNBC confirmed on Monday.
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OpenAI announced it will not launch the upcoming GPT‑6.1 “Astra” model after determining the system fails to satisfy the company’s safety standards, CNBC reported on Monday. The decision comes amid growing industry scrutiny over the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI models. By shelving the release, OpenAI signals heightened caution as safety concerns continue to intensify across the sector.
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