OpenAI scraps planned October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns
OpenAI withdrew the planned October public release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model on Sept 29 because it does not meet safety standards.
Why it mattersPeople will not get access to the new artificial intelligence model next month due to safety worries.
What's likely next
- OpenAI make a GPT Astra model designated 6.1 or higher available to the publicVery unlikely6%▼ from 28% yesterday
- OpenAI make a GPT Astra model designated 6.1 or higher available to the publicVery likely92%
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The coverage
- OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concernsReuters · Sep 28
- OpenAI scraps planned October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concernsThe Economic Times · Sep 29
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