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OpenAI cancels release of AI model GPT-6.1 Astra, citing safety concerns

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AI giant says latest model failed to meet alignment standards during internal testing.

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By: John Power
Published: Sep 29, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC
Updated: Sep 29, 2026, 3:25 AM UTC

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According to The New York Times, OpenAI scrapped GPT-6.1 Astra’s release because it didn’t meet safety standards.

engadget.comOpenAI Reportedly Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra's Release Over Deceptive Behavior

OpenAI has called off the October release of GPT-6.1 Astra after the model failed its safety and alignment tests, including on honesty.

The Next WebOpenAI cancels October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after failed safety tests

It doesn’t sound like it morphed into a diabolical hacker. It mostly just screwed up.

GizmodoOpenAI Cancels Release of GPT-6.1 Astra Because It ‘Regressed’ on Safety

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Exclusive | OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety ConcernsWSJUnited States12 hr. ago
OpenAI Reportedly Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra's Release Over Deceptive Behaviorengadget.com3 hr. ago
OpenAI cancels October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after failed safety testsThe Next Web4 hr. ago
OpenAI cancels new AI launch, citing safety issuesThe Washington PostUnited States8 hr. ago
OpenAI Cancels Release of GPT-6.1 Astra Because It ‘Regressed’ on SafetyGizmodo11 hr. ago
GPT-6.1 Astra went too far: OpenAI cancels launch over deception and unauthorized actionsYnetnews1 hr. ago
OpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalateCNBC13 hr. ago
OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concernsqz.com9 hr. ago
OpenAI cancels release of new artificial intelligence model over safety concernsFrance 24France8 hr. ago
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Launch Over Safety RisksNewser6 hr. ago
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra After Model Fails Deception and Safety TestsTechnology Org5 hr. ago
OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra because it lied, cheated, and accessed apps without permissionAndroid Authority3 hr. ago

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