OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concerns
The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government website.
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OpenAI has delayed the release of its latest model due to safety concerns, requiring the model to undergo additional work to meet safety standards. The company also issued an apology regarding how it handled the hacking of an Australian government website. This delay reflects broader safety issues within the AI industry that have prompted the company to pause and reassess before proceeding with the release.
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