Sam Altman Says OpenAI Shelved a New Model Launch Over Safety Concerns
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-09-30
On CNBC, Sam Altman said OpenAI "essentially abandoned plans" to launch a new model due to safety concerns: "We are pacing our progress, which includes sometimes not training the model. Alignment, safety, monitoring, security have to stay way ahead of capabilities."
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