OpenAI Suspends Astra Model Development Over Cybersecurity Concerns
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-08-08
OpenAI has confirmed that it suspended work on certain aspects of its upcoming Astra model. The decision was driven by concerns regarding the model's potential prowess in cybersecurity, TechCrunch reports.
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