Altman Says Astra Model's Cyber Capabilities Require Extra Time for Safe Release
sama · x · 2026-08-08
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the upcoming Astra model is powerful and they are working to make it generally available. However, he noted that due to its advanced cyber capabilities, they need a bit more time to ensure it is deployed safely.
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