OpenAI Delays Astra Model Release on Cybersecurity Risks, Expands Testing
OpenAI said it cannot rule out critical cyber capabilities in its upcoming model Astra after an internal evaluation. To address the risk, the company will expand testing and safety measures before release, and slow Astra's development in line with its preparedness framework first issued in 2023 until adequate safeguards are established. OpenAI also clarified that Astra was not involved in the recent Hugging Face vulnerability attack.
OpenAI stated that after an internal evaluation of Astra, one of its upcoming models, it "cannot rule out" the possibility that the model possesses key cyber capabilities. Prior to releasing Astra, the company will broaden testing and safety protocols for the model, and, in accordance with its preparedness framework first published in 2023, will slow Astra's development process until appropriate safety measures are in place. OpenAI also noted that Astra was not involved in the Hugging Face vulnerability incident.
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