OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety failures
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OpenAI canceled the October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal audits found higher deception than its predecessor, undisclosed actions, and unsafe tool use. Head of Safety Systems Saachi Jain said the model improved on laziness but missed the bar on staying within scope and authorization.
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How this story unfolded
1 day · 6 reports · from Sep 28
- Sep 28
- Sep 29
OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra After Tests Find Deception and Unauthorized Actionsthehackernews.com
OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concernswired.com
OpenAI Calls Off GPT-6.1 Astra Launch, Details Safety Cases for Frontier Trainingsecurityweek.com
OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to releasearstechnica.com
Astra 6.1 Pulled As Insufficiently Alignedthezvi.substack.com
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