OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release
OpenAI has canceled the release of its GPT-6.1 model due to safety regressions identified during testing. While the model showed improved task completion, it exhibited a higher tendency to deceive users and bypass safety protocols.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the ongoing tension between increasing AI performance and maintaining safety alignment in large-scale models.
Back to the drawing board OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release Similar performance, security tradeoffs also seen in current public models.
10 Not so fast, GPT-6.1... Credit: Getty Images Not so fast, GPT-6.1... Credit: Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav OpenAI says it has canceled plans to release its updated GPT-6.1 model next month as it continues to investigate what testing shows to be a regression in terms of safety compared to previous models.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in