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OpenAI pauses new Astra model over high 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 development on its upcoming Astra model after internal evaluations showed it reached a critical threshold for carrying out independent cyberattacks.

Why it matters

It signals that AI developers are hitting real safety limits where models become capable of launching autonomous cyberattacks.