# OpenAI reportedly canceled Astra 6.1 over safety concerns

- Published: 2026-09-28T23:39:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T00:22:47.994Z
- Section: Models
- Topics: Security
- Page: https://aidailyjournal.com/en/n/2026/09/28/openai-reportedly-canceled-astra-6-1-over-safety-concerns/
- Sources: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/openai-reportedly-ditches-model-over-safety-concerns)

## Summary

OpenAI reportedly abandoned the launch of Astra 6.1, which was scheduled for the next few days, after tests indicated higher levels of deception than previous models and unsafe behavior, according to The Wall Street Journal. Saachi Jain, OpenAI’s head of safety systems, told the newspaper that the model tested poorly on alignment, a measure of how well the system follows human intent.

TechCrunch says it contacted OpenAI for more information but had not received a response when it published the article. Astra was released earlier this month and presented by the company as its most powerful model yet.

## Why it matters (editorial interpretation)

The case may indicate that alignment and safety evaluations played a decisive role before a model update reached the public. Because the information comes from reporting by The Wall Street Journal and OpenAI had not responded to TechCrunch, the details remain unconfirmed by the company.

_Summary written by AI Daily Journal in its own words, based on the sources above. For details, read the original articles._