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Update: Market Chatter: OpenAI Slows Release of Astra Model Over Cyber Concerns

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(Update with OpenAI's statement in the last paragraph.)

Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI is slowing down development of its new Astra model and is scaling up testing because it cannot "rule out critical cyber capabilities," Axios reported Friday, citing the company.

The timing of the release is unclear, but the pause in its development could cause any future release to be delayed, the report said.

"Our latest internal evaluations of Astra, one of our upcoming models, over the past few days indicate significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity," OpenAI said in a post. "These results, in addition to expert assessments, have led us to conclude last night that we cannot rule out critical cyber capabilities under our Preparedness Framework."

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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