EventPolicyAugust 7, 2026

OpenAI slows Astra model development over cybersecurity concerns

OpenAI suspended work on some aspects of its upcoming model Astra after an internal review found it reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently carry out cyberattacks on real-world systems. The company said preliminary evaluations indicate strong enough performance that it cannot rule out Critical capability level at this time.

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OpenAI slows Astra model development over cybersecurity concerns