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OpenAI cancels release of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

OpenAI has reportedly scrapped the release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model following internal safety evaluations and concerns over potential harm.

Coverage

OpenAI scraps release of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns The Guardian World · tier B · clear net · 2026-09-29 07:15 UTC
OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety and alignment concerns Rappler · tier C · clear net · 2026-09-29 05:30 UTC
OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra Following Safety and Alignment Failures The Hacker News · tier D · clear net · 2026-09-29 05:12 UTC
OpenAI halts GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns Telegram: TASS (English) · tier E · clear net · 2026-09-29 03:12 UTC
OpenAI halts rollout of new GPT-6.1 Astra model over safety BBC World · tier B · clear net · 2026-09-29 01:18 UTC
OpenAI cancels release of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns Al Jazeera · tier B · clear net · 2026-09-29 00:38 UTC