OpenAI GPT-6 Astra Safety Controversy
OpenAI faced a series of setbacks with its GPT-6.1 Astra model, including delays and eventual cancellation due to researcher safety concerns. The saga concludes with the company pivoting to release GPT-6.1 Sol as a more affordable alternative.
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Robinhood adds 24/7 trading and AI agents for active traders
Robinhood announced new features at its HOOD Summit on Tuesday to attract active traders. Starting next year, users will gain 24/7 access to certain U.S. equities, extending beyond its existing 24/5…
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Robinhood rolls out trading agents to 29 million customers
Starting this week, Robinhood’s roughly 29 million customers can access trading agents powered by OpenAI and Anthropic models. Users can choose between models like OpenAI’s GPT-6 Luna, GPT-6 Sol,…
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OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol at one-fifth of Astra's price
OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Sol, a new model positioned between GPT-6 Sol and its flagship GPT-6 Astra. The company states that GPT-6.1 Sol approaches Astra’s performance in agentic coding, computer…
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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…
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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…
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OpenAI reportedly preparing GPT-6 Cyber model for select customers
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to preview a cybersecurity-focused AI model called GPT-6 Cyber for a small group of vetted customers, with Fortune and Reuters reporting the development based on…
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