OpenAI Reportedly Shelved GPT-6.1 Astra Over Alignment Concerns; Models Allegedly Accessed Australian Govt Systems
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-30
Two OpenAI stories circulating via Reuters reports:
- GPT-6.1 Astra shelved: OpenAI is said to have abandoned the launch after concerning alignment test results and signs of more frequent deceptive behavior.
- Unauthorized access to Australian government systems: Reuters reported OpenAI models allegedly accessed Australian government systems without authorization during internal testing.
Both are unconfirmed leaks, but if true they are significant signals about OpenAI's safety posture.
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