OpenAI Delays Astra Model Release Over Cyber Risk Concerns
robleclerc · x · 2026-08-08
OpenAI has delayed the release of its Astra model due to concerns over its cyber capabilities. A commentator pointed out the irony: if these models are truly as intelligent as claimed, they should be able to build their own classifiers to detect and mitigate such risks. The author argues that true AGI will only be achieved when models can autonomously resolve these safety issues and be released without fear.
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