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Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems

Tuesday, September 1, 2026


OpenAI is preparing to release Astra, a large language model designed for cybersecurity tasks. The company has announced precautions it plans to implement before the release. OpenAI did not specify a release date or timeline for Astra's availability.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/01/open-ais-astra-model-is-on-the-way-and-very-good-at-breaking-into-computer-systems/

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