Astra 6.1 reportedly delayed while OpenAI's frontier RL stays paused over safety concerns
haider1 · x · 2026-10-16
Unverified industry chatter: after Opus 5 disappointed and Astra 6 launched, OpenAI looked untouchable for the rest of the year — but Astra 6.1 is now reportedly delayed, and OpenAI's frontier RL training allegedly remains paused over safety and alignment concerns, shifting the competitive picture.
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