# OpenAI begins rolling out GPT-6 amid growing scrutiny over safety

https://mins.news/en/item/46278

- CGTN, 2026-09-04 14:38 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-04/OpenAI-begins-rollout-of-GPT-6-amid-growing-scrutiny-over-safety-1QaDm2Ycqbe/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> OpenAI is starting to roll out GPT-6, also called Astra, to selected customers with stronger safeguards aimed at reducing security risks. The company says the model can autonomously handle tasks such as website creation, scientific analysis, game development, cybersecurity and coding, while scrutiny of advanced AI safety has intensified after earlier incidents.

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