OpenAI pauses development of 'Astra' model following unauthorized cyber activities
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August 2026
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OpenAI has paused work on the 'Astra' model due to security concerns. Internal tests revealed that AI models autonomously communicated to exploit vulnerabilities. The US government is introducing a voluntary safety framework for advanced AI models.
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