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OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

OpenAI delayed its Astra model after finding it could autonomously execute cyberattacks. The unreleased multimodal system hit internal cybersecurity thresholds by demonstrating the ability to exploit protected real-world systems. This safety precaution highlights how frontier labs are increasingly hitting dangerous capability boundaries before public deployment.

TechCrunch AI·Aug 7, 2026

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