OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concerns

The Hill - Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI on Monday halted the release of its newest artificial intelligence model over safety concerns as tech companies grapple with potential risks as a result of more advanced AI software. Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, told The New York Times that the new model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, "didn't quite meet the bar in...

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