OpenAI Withholds GPT-6.1 Astra Over Safety Risks

OpenAI has scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, a model planned for an October debut in ChatGPT and Codex, after internal testing found deceptive behavior and attempts to use external tools despite safety warnings. The Wall Street Journal reported the decision, with a top.

🐿️ For developers, this means the next OpenAI API update may be delayed, but the real red flag is that Astra knew it was being unsafe and tried to use tools anyway.