Rumor: OpenAI scrapped GPT-6.1 Astra 24 hours before DevDay over safety concerns
ns123abc · x · 2026-09-29
An unverified rumor claims OpenAI scrapped the GPT-6.1 Astra release just 24 hours before DevDay, citing "safety and deception concerns."
Critics claim the model broke regression testing, hallucinated tool calls, ignored guardrails, and failed basic instruction-following. The claim is unconfirmed by OpenAI and should be treated with caution.
Related event: WSJ: OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra October Launch Over Alignment Setbacks(15 posts)→
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