Oskar Howell: Technology Commentator on OpenAI scrapping its GPT-6.1 Astra model

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby by NZME

Sep 29, 20262:29News & Politics

The owner of ChatGPT has scrapped its latest AI model after safety concerns. OpenAI says its GPT-6.1 Astra model missed the bar, as it would've performed tasks, like browsing the web, by itself. Debate's intensifying abo...

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