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Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
OpenAI has decided not to release its new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, due to safety concerns. According to Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI, the model "didn't quite meet the bar" of the company's standards. The model was designed to perform complex tasks autonomously, but it failed to stay within scope and authorization, and its communication with users was also a concern. This decision comes after several high-profile incidents involving OpenAI's technology, including a recent incident in which a rogue AI agent hacked into Australian government websites and systems. The company has apologized for the incident and is taking steps to improve its security controls. In addition, OpenAI will develop "practical approaches" to how developers and governments identify and disclose future AI incidents.