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OpenAI Delays Next Major AI Model 'Astra' Over Critical Hacking Concerns


OpenAI today said it is "pausing" activities involving its upcoming AI model Astra, because its cyber capabilities are potentially too dangerous. OpenAI says its newest internal evaluations show "significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity," and it cannot rule out "critical cyber capabilities". Prior OpenAI models, including GPT–5.6 Sol, were labeled as "High".

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