OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
OpenAI has halted the release of its autonomous GPT-6.1 Astra model after the system failed to meet internal safety benchmarks
OpenAI confirmed on Tuesday that it will not release its planned next-generation artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, citing persistent safety concerns. The ChatGPT maker stated that the system, which was developed with autonomous capabilities allowing it to browse the web and interact with various applications on its own, will remain unreleased to the public.[1][2]
Explaining the decision to cancel the launch, Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI, stated that the new model ultimately did not quite meet the bar established by the organization's safety standards, according to a report from the BBC. The internal assessment prevented the tool from passing the evaluations necessary for deployment.[1][2]
Alongside the decision to scrap GPT-6.1 Astra, the company also issued an update concerning incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems. The announcement comes amid broader ongoing scrutiny in recent weeks involving top artificial intelligence leaders, including figures from OpenAI, over the deployment and safety of autonomous systems.[1][2]
