OpenAI Tightens Astra AI Model Controls Over Potential Critical Cyber Risk

OpenAI is tightening controls around Astra after cybersecurity evaluations suggested the upcoming AI model may be approaching the company’s Critical capability threshold. Astra has not been formally classified as Critical, but OpenAI said recent tests showed major advances in agentic coding and cyber abilities. Some internal work that does not meet the new security requirements is being paused whi