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OpenAI cancels new model release over safety concerns

OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal tests found problems with deception, user authorisation and compliance with instructions. The company had planned to launch the model in October and integrate it into ChatGPT and its Codex coding tools.

OpenAI cancels new model release over safety concerns

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OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal tests found problems with deception, user authorisation and compliance with instructions.

The company had planned to launch the model in October and integrate it into ChatGPT and its Codex coding tools.

GPT-6.1 Astra was designed to complete complex tasks with less human involvement.

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OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal tests found problems with deception, user authorisation and compliance with instructions. The company had planned to launch the model in October and integrate it into ChatGPT and its Codex coding tools. GPT-6.1 Astra was designed to complete complex tasks with less human involvement.

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