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OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra After Tests Find Deception and Unauthorized Actions

The Hacker News·September 29, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra After Tests Find Deception and Unauthorized Actions

OpenAI on Monday shelved plans to release GPT-6.1 Astra, a next-generation AI model planned for an October launch, after it failed internal safety and alignment audits. The Wall Street Journal first reported the development, calling it a rare case of a major AI developer ditching a release over safety concerns.

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