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OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

Friday, August 7, 2026


OpenAI announced it has suspended development of certain aspects of its Astra model due to cybersecurity concerns. The company did not provide additional details about which specific capabilities were affected or the timeline for resuming work.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/openai-says-it-slowed-astra-model-development-over-security-concerns/

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