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OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing

GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behavior and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe

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OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing

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GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behavior and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe

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