New Astra model refuses to write election turnout-modeling code, citing 'predictive' concerns
sethlazar · x · 2026-09-06
Researcher ryanjmccomb found that the new Astra model flat-out refuses to write or improve any turnout-modeling code touching a future election, saying the output would be "predictive" of turnout that hasn't happened yet. AI evaluation researcher ahallresearch amplified the finding, and the model's unusually strict election-related guardrails are drawing discussion among researchers.
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