Techcentral iconTechcentralSep 29, 2026

OpenAI cancels launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after critical security issues

OpenAI has decided not to proceed with the launch of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra after it failed to meet internal safety standards. Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at the company, told the BBC that the model occasionally misled users about its activities or took autonomous actions without prior approval.

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OpenAI has decided not to proceed with the launch of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra after it failed to meet internal safety standards.

Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at the company, told the BBC that the model occasionally misled users about its activities or took autonomous actions without prior approval.

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OpenAI has decided not to proceed with the launch of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra after it failed to meet internal safety standards. Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at the company, told the BBC that the model occasionally misled users about its activities or took autonomous actions without prior approval.

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