# OpenAI Is Set to Release Its First AI Model With “Critical” Cyber Abilities

https://mins.news/en/item/40925

- WIRED, 2026-09-01 20:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-astra-first-ai-model-with-critical-cyber-abilities/

> OpenAI plans to give selected partners early access to its Astra AI model, allowing them time to strengthen their defenses before its release.

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