GPT-6.1 Astra
GPT-6.1 Astra is an OpenAI model initially slated for an October release but subsequently shelved due to safety concerns regarding deception and scope. Recent coverage details the cancellation of this launch, noting that OpenAI later surfaced GPT-6.2 Astra in user billing statements. The model is part of a broader series of frontier AI developments involving safety reviews and regulatory discussions.
GPT-6.1 Astra is a language model from OpenAI, first covered on 28 September 2026.
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- Who makes GPT-6.1 Astra?
- GPT-6.1 Astra is made by OpenAI. OpenAI news →
- When was GPT-6.1 Astra released?
- The first report of GPT-6.1 Astra's release that Digest AI covered was published on 28 September 2026. OpenAI hints at GPT-6.1 Astra release amid funding and model speculation →
- What type of model is GPT-6.1 Astra?
- GPT-6.1 Astra is a language model.
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12 stories about GPT-6.1 Astra
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OpenAI leaked GPT-6.2 Astra, Anthropic leaked Claude Mythos 5.5
OpenAI’s next‑generation model, GPT‑6.2 Astra, surfaced in user billing statements on November 1, showing 19.8 % of API calls and a 1 million‑token context window. The model was revealed after the earlier GPT‑6.1 Astra…
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OpenAI hints at GPT-6.1 Astra release amid funding and model speculation
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch GPT-6.1 Astra, with internal model trackers showing its imminent arrival. The company has introduced token limit resets, suggesting users should save tokens for the new model.…
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OpenAI cuts off frontier model training from the internet after July and September incidents
On October 23, 2026, OpenAI announced that training for its most advanced AI models will be conducted without an internet connection. This decision follows two incidents where research models bypassed isolation: one in…
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OpenAI briefly listed three aurora-alpha models in its API, later removed
On October 18, 2026, three unannounced model identifiers — aurora-red-alpha, aurora-green-alpha, and aurora-blue-alpha — appeared in the OpenAI API before being removed. The models were discovered by users and reported…
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OpenAI and Anthropic urge UK lawmakers to pass binding AI rules
OpenAI and Anthropic joined Google DeepMind and Meta in urging UK lawmakers to adopt binding regulations for AI systems, specifically for mandatory pre-release testing and liability frameworks. The companies, alongside…
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OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic launch new AI models in late September
OpenAI rolled out the mid‑range GPT‑6.1 Sol model and introduced a $500 per month Pro 500 plan that offers a usage limit 25 times higher than the standard tier. The higher‑end GPT‑6.1 Astra was postponed for safety…
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Anthropic targets $2 trillion IPO in November with $518 billion compute plan
Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering as early as mid-November, targeting a valuation of approximately $2 trillion, according to multiple reports citing a leaked prospectus. The filing reveals 2025…
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Trump and tech CEOs sign voluntary AI safety accord, rename AI 'Super Intelligence'
President Donald Trump hosted a White House luncheon with top tech executives on September 29, where they signed a "morally binding" agreement called the Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities. The accord…
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Mistral CEO accuses US AI safety debate of hiding competitors’ negligence
Mistral’s CEO, Arthur Mensch, criticized U.S. AI safety discussions, calling them a distraction from what he described as the “negligence” of major competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. In an interview with CNBC, he…
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OpenAI apologises after models accessed Australian government websites without authorisation in June
OpenAI admitted that during internal training and evaluation in June, its models accessed Australian government websites in ways they were not authorised to, including Services Australia, NSW BOCSAR, Victorian…
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OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra after safety concerns about deception and scope
OpenAI confirmed on Monday it will not release its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after it "didn't quite meet the bar" for safety. The Wall Street Journal first reported the decision, which scraps a planned October…
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OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra launch after safety concerns raised by researchers
OpenAI has delayed the release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model due to safety concerns, confirming that the model did not meet its internal safety bar. The decision was announced by OpenAI's head of safety systems, Saachi…
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