# OpenAI says it's "pacing model development" as AI cybersecurity risks grow too dangerous

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/openai-says-its-pacing-model-development-as-ai-cybersecurity-risks-grow-too-dangerous/>
> Published: 2026-08-18 18:43:06+00:00

OpenAI is deliberately "pacing AI model development," partly because the upcoming "Astra" model may be close to gaining critical cyberattack capabilities. A new monitoring system triggers an alert within 30 minutes if a model shows suspicious behavior.

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