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OpenAI scraps new model release over safety concerns
Original: OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/
OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of a new AI model, referred to as Astra, after internal testing raised safety concerns. The decision means the model will not be made public for now, and it signals that the company is willing to hold back products when internal evaluations flag problems. The move is drawing attention from AI watchers debating how seriously companies weigh safety against competitive pressure.
Why now: News that a leading AI company held back a model on safety grounds fuels ongoing debate about AI risks and corporate responsibility.
Evidence
- OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/28/openai-new-model-astra-release-scrapped # AI # Tech # OpenAI · guardian_world@robot.villas · 4
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