Why it matters

OpenAI pauses development of new model over cybersecurity risks

The Decoder OpenAI flags its new Astra model as potentially reaching the highest cybersecurity risk level for the first time

OpenAI has paused parts of the development of its upcoming Astra model after internal evaluations flagged potential high-level cybersecurity risks.

Why it matters

If AI models gain advanced hacking capabilities, they could be exploited by bad actors or act autonomously to breach secure digital infrastructure.

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