OpenAI Delays Astra and Other Models Citing Cyber Capabilities
haider1 · x · 2026-08-08
OpenAI has slowed the release of its Astra model due to concerns over its potential cyber capabilities, Axios exclusively reported.
In response, an internet user jokingly introduced "Hostage Bench", a leaderboard for models held back due to safety concerns. OpenAI currently leads with the most delayed models, including GPT-5.6 and the recent Astra, while Anthropic follows with one affected model named Mythos 5.
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