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Report: OpenAI scraps new AI model release over safety standards

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29 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model because it did not meet the company’s safety standards amidst increasing scrutiny over AI security.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 32 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

AI founders focused on model release timing must now factor in stricter safety assessments that can delay launches. Your go-to-market plans just need a safety review checkpoint to avoid setbacks.

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32 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026

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