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New Zhiyuan: OpenAI pauses GPT-6.1 Astra over failed safety assessments, seeks $200 billion funding
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According to a report from Chinese tech media outlet 新智元, OpenAI has temporarily withheld its latest flagship model, GPT-6.1 Astra, because it failed internal safety assessments. The article, published on October 3, 2026, also states that OpenAI is seeking to raise an additional $200 billion in funding. The report does not provide further details on the nature of the safety issues or the terms of the funding round. The information is attributed to the source and should be treated as a report rather than confirmed fact.
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