# OpenAI paused some AI training runs over cybersecurity concerns > Source: > Published: 2026-08-19 01:18:39+00:00 # OpenAI paused some AI training runs over cybersecurity concerns [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com) [OpenAI](/glossary/openai) Group PBC recently paused some of its [artificial intelligence](/glossary/artificial-intelligence) [training](/glossary/training) workloads over concerns that they could cause cybersecurity issues. The [ChatGPT](/compare/chatgpt-vs-claude) developer disclosed the move in a blog post published today. According to the company, the pause is part of a broader initiative designed to improve its cybersecurity [guardrails](/glossary/guardrails). The project will also see […] The post [OpenAI paused some AI training runs over cybersecurity concerns](https://siliconangle.com/2026/08/18/openai-paused-some-ai-training-runs-over-cybersecurity-concerns/) appeared first on [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com). Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI. ## Key Terms Explained [Artificial Intelligence](/glossary/artificial-intelligence) The science of creating machines that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence — reasoning, learning, perception, language understanding, and decision-making. [Guardrails](/glossary/guardrails) Safety measures built into AI systems to prevent harmful, inappropriate, or off-topic outputs. [OpenAI](/glossary/openai) The AI company behind ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Whisper. [Training](/glossary/training) The process of teaching an AI model by exposing it to data and adjusting its parameters to minimize errors.