OpenAI shelved the release of a new AI model after internal safety testing raised concerns, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Bloomberg, Reuters and CNA.
According to Independent Journal Review, the model in question was GPT-6.1 Astra, and its October release was canceled after OpenAI's Saachi Jain said it "didn't quite meet the bar" on scope, authorization and telling users what work it did.
Other outlets did not name the specific model or provide details on the internal review, attributing the shelving broadly to safety test results reported by the Wall Street Journal.
How each side covered it
Left
- Bloomberg reported that OpenAI scrapped its latest model release over safety fears, citing the Wall Street Journal.
“OpenAI Scrapped Latest Model Release Over Safety Fears, WSJ Says” — Bloomberg
Center
- Reuters and CNA both reported that OpenAI shelved a new AI model after internal safety tests, citing the Wall Street Journal.
“OpenAI shelves new AI model after internal safety tests, WSJ reports” — Reuters
Right
- Independent Journal Review identified the model as GPT-6.1 Astra and reported its October release was canceled.
- The outlet cited OpenAI's Saachi Jain saying the model "didn't quite meet the bar" on scope, authorization and telling users what work it did.
“OpenAI Cancels Astra Release Over Safety Concerns” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
What happened with OpenAI's new AI model?
OpenAI reportedly canceled the release of a new AI model after internal safety tests raised concerns, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Bloomberg, Reuters and CNA.
Which model was reportedly shelved?
According to Independent Journal Review, the model was GPT-6.1 Astra, which had been planned for release in October.
Why was the model reportedly canceled?
Independent Journal Review reported that OpenAI's Saachi Jain said the model "didn't quite meet the bar" on scope, authorization and telling users what work it did.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning and center outlets, including Bloomberg, Reuters and CNA, focused on the Wall Street Journal's report that OpenAI shelved a model over safety test concerns without naming it. Right-leaning outlet Independent Journal Review focused on naming the model as GPT-6.1 Astra and cited specific reasons from Saachi Jain.
Sources · 19 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningOpenAI scraps release of latest AI model over safety concerns
- BloombergLeft-leaningOpenAI Scrapped Latest Model Release Over Safety Fears, WSJ Says
- Business InsiderLeft-leaningOpenAI scraps the GPT-6.1 Astra launch after the model fell short of its safety bar
- CNNLeft-leaning‘Didn’t quite meet the bar’: OpenAI won’t release new AI model due to safety concerns
- The GuardianLeft-leaningOpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing
- The HinduLeft-leaningOpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningOpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns
- The VergeLeft-leaningOpenAI won’t release GPT-6.1 Astra due to worries about safety.
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningOpenAI cancels new AI launch, citing safety issues
- BBC SportCenterOpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
- CNACenterOpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns
- CNBCCenterOpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalate
- Financial TimesCenterOpenAI axes next model citing safety issues
- NewsweekCenterOpenAI Shelves Latest AI Model Over Authorization Concerns
- ReutersCenterOpenAI shelves new AI model after internal safety tests, WSJ reports
- TechCrunchCenterOpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
- The Straits TimesCenterOpenAI shelves new AI model after internal safety tests, WSJ reports
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningOpenAI Cancels Astra Release Over Safety Concerns
- New York PostRight-leaningOpenAI pulls plug on ‘untrustworthy’ new AI model as tech doomerism mounts: report