# OpenAI Holds Back Astra Over Safety Risks as Iran Doubts US Deal Before Midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/78438

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-29 10:25 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3zMZSqKY8U

> OpenAI is delaying a version of its Astra model while it develops stronger safeguards for AI development, citing heightened risks after recent rogue AI hacking incidents. Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal with Washington to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the US midterm elections in November.

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