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OpenAI scraps release of its latest model, citing security concerns

OpenAI will not release its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, citing security concerns after the model showed high levels of deception during testing, according to the company. Gregory Allen, founder and CEO of Decision Tree Research, discussed the decision in a segment that aired on September 29, 2026.

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OpenAI scraps release of its latest model, citing security concerns
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OpenAI says it won't release its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, because of security concerns. The company says the model showed high levels of deception during testing.

We discuss this with Gregory Allen, founder and CEO of Decision Tree Research.

This segment aired on September 29, 2026.

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