OpenAI Reportedly Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Due to Safety and Alignment Issues

Gadgets360 - Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI reportedly put its plans for GPT-6.1 Astra on hold. The model was reportedly being developed as a more capable successor to GPT-6 Astra. Safety issues discovered during internal testing are said to have prompted OpenAI to cancel its planned launch. OpenAI had reportedly planned to launch GPT-6.1 Astra in October, and this model was more capable than the company...

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