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Report: OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra release and parts with three safety researchers

A leak claims three safety team members were let go for sharing confidential information with a third-party AI-safety organization, in the same week OpenAI scrapped the planned GPT-6.1 Astra release.

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@choblin29Archived 2026.10.02Originally posted 2026.10.02
Report: OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra release and parts with three safety researchers
Choblin @choblin29Originally posted 2026.10.02
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🚨BREAKING SHIT: OpenAI has parted ways with THREE researchers on its safety team for allegedly sharing confidential company information with a third-party AI-safety organization. OpenAI says an internal investigation found they “mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures,” violating company policy and breaking trust. This comes in the same week OpenAI scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns.

x.com/choblin29/status/2105699453047095518Archived 2026.10.02 10:04