Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:06pm on 29 Sep 2026,Tuesday Tech Today
OpenAI has decided not to release its latest GPT-6.1 Astra model after it failed to meet the company’s safety standards. The AI system was designed to browse the web and use apps on its own. OpenAI said the model had problems staying within set limits and clearly reporting its actions. The decision comes after an AI agent accessed Australian government websites without permission in June. OpenAI apologised and said it should have responded sooner. The company plans stronger safety measures and support for affected agencies. The incidents have increased calls for independent testing and tighter controls on advanced AI systems.
