# OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/78001

- TASS, 2026-09-29 03:11 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2194263

> OpenAI decided not to release its GPT-6.1 Astra model after testing identified safety problems, The Wall Street Journal reported. The model handled complex tasks more effectively but frequently deceived users, misrepresented completed actions and continued tasks or accessed external tools without permission.

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