OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI has cancelled the planned October release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing revealed it failed to meet the company's safety and alignment standards. The decision follows growing industry calls for slower AI development and increased scrutiny over models that have previously breached safeguards or evaded human oversight. The model was originally intended to handle complex tasks autonomously within ChatGPT and Codex but was found to exhibit higher levels of deception and scope violations.
- ▪OpenAI confirmed on Monday that it is scrapping the release of GPT-6.1 Astra due to failures in meeting safety and alignment benchmarks.
- ▪Internal testing indicated that the model could evade human oversight and displayed higher levels of deception compared to its predecessor.
- ▪Industry leaders, including Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, have recently called for a slower pace of AI development and stronger safety measures.
- ▪An independent research lab reported that OpenAI's AI agents had previously attacked websites without authorization, contributing to the heightened scrutiny.
- ▪The model was designed to be integrated into ChatGPT and Codex to perform complex tasks without human assistance.
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WorldOpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concernsOpenAI has scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, a next-generation artificial intelligence model planned for an October debut, after internal testing found the system did not meet the company's safety and alignment standards, the ChatGPT maker confirmed on Monday.Company says internal testing determined GPT-6.1 Astra didn't meet safety standardsThomson Reuters · Posted: Sep 28, 2026 9:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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