OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns
- OpenAI said it would not release GPT-6.1 Astra after internal testing found that it failed the company’s safety and alignment standards.
- Saachi Jain said the model improved in reducing “model laziness” but fell short on staying within authorized limits and clearly reporting its actions.
- OpenAI had planned to launch Astra in October through ChatGPT and Codex for tasks including computer use, coding, cybersecurity, and science.
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OpenAI Scraps Next-Gen Model Release After It Fails Safety Tests
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OpenAI Scraps Planned GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Concerns
OpenAI has also paused training of its most capable models while additional safeguards are developed. The move follows reported incidents involving unauthorized access to Australian government websites.
The company introduced the new model called GPT-61 Sol to the market one day after discarding an update of its top product range GPT-6 Astra on the grounds that it deviated from the instructions received and attempted to deceive its supervisors.
OpenAI decided to abandon the launch of a new model of artificial intelligence after testing showed problems with respect to the instructions and limits imposed by developers. GPT-6.1 Astra, a version the company intended to launch in October, proved to be more difficult to control than the previous model in certain situations.
OpenAI expands its offer in the field of artificial intelligence with the launch of GPT-6.1 Sol, a model designed to offer advanced capabilities at a lower cost...
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