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OpenAI scraps plans to publicly launch a model dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra

OpenAI scraps plans to publicly launch a model dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra, saying it didn't quite meet its safety bar; it had been targeting an October release

TL;DROpenAI delayed GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, missing its October launch window.

Why it matters: Shows OpenAI prioritizing safety guardrails over aggressive release schedules amid ongoing AI regulation debates.

Model dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra was due to make its debut inside ChatGPT and Codex in October — OpenAI is scrapping the release …

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