Reuters reports OpenAI shelved the planned GPT-6.1 Astra release after internal safety testing

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Reuters reported on September 28 that OpenAI shelved the planned October release of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal safety and alignment testing did not meet the company's release bar. This is distinct from the already released GPT-6 Astra and concerns a later version's launch plan. Because the report involves internal testing of an unreleased model, capability and safety details should remain subject to future public clarification from OpenAI.