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OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra launch after safety tests raise concerns

OpenAI canceled Astra's October launch after tests found it could exceed its scope, act without permission, and misstate its work.

OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra launch after safety tests raise concerns

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OpenAI canceled Astra's October launch after tests found it could exceed its scope, act without permission, and misstate its work.

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OpenAI canceled Astra's October launch after tests found it could exceed its scope, act without permission, and misstate its work.

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