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OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces pressure

Sep 29, 2026 · The Associated Press

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OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces pressure
FILE - The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cell phone in front of an image generated by ChatGPT
FILE - The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cell phone in front of an image generated by ChatGPT

OpenAI's decision to hold back the model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, comes amid a broader push within the industry to slow the development of increasingly autonomous systems until safety measures catch up.

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