OpenAI Cancels Astra 6.1 Model Release Over Safety Concerns
OpenAI has canceled the release of its newest AI model, Astra 6.1, after internal testing showed it failed to meet safety standards. The decision was announced on September 28, 2026, just before OpenAI's annual developer conference in San Francisco. Astra 6.1 showed improvements but did not meet criteria for scope, authorization, and communication with users, according to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI.
Hindu Tech·2h ago·San Francisco


