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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

OpenAI pauses work on ChatGPT update over fears it is too dangerous

OpenAI will pause some of its work on a planned update to ChatGPT amid fears it could be too dangerous.

The new model, named Astra, brings “significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity”, the company said. But testing showed that it might be too powerful – and represent a threat if it was released.

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