WSJ: OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 'Astra' release over safety concerns
CucumberAccording813 · reddit · 2026-09-29
A Reddit post cites a WSJ report suggesting OpenAI has canceled the planned release of GPT-6.1, codenamed Astra, with safety issues cited as the reason rather than lack of capability. Community speculation points to alignment/behavior problems in the unreleased model.
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