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OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concerns

The Hill·September 29, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concerns

OpenAI halted release of its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, on Monday over safety concerns, as tech firms grapple with risks of advanced AI. Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, told The New York Times the model 'didn't quite meet the bar' for release. No new timeline was given for deployment.

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