OpenAI to Release Astra AI Model with Critical Cyber Capabilities to Select Partners

OpenAI is preparing to release its first AI model with 'critical' cyber abilities, granting select partners early access to Astra to allow time to shore up defenses. The move signals a shift toward offensive-capable AI in the private sector, raising concerns about dual-use risks and the adequacy of existing safeguards. The exact capabilities and access criteria remain undisclosed, and the timeline for broader release is uncertain.