Secret Technique Behind OpenAI’s ‘Astra’ Model Sparks Security Concerns
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OpenAI confirmed that its Astra model possesses “critical” cybersecurity capabilities and can be used to hack with minimal human assistance, prompting warnings that it crosses an AI safety red line. In response, the company announced it will limit access to Astra’s cyber‑security features and implement stronger guardrails while trying to balance safety with progress as its IPO approaches.
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