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OpenAI delays Astra release over cybersecurity concerns

OpenAI shared preliminary cybersecurity evaluations for its unreleased Astra model, calling it its first "critical" model for cybersecurity. Sam Altman said the company needs more time to release it safely due to its cyber capabilities.

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