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  "id": 4995641,
  "title": "AI: OpenAI classifies new AI model \"Astra\" as potentially dangerous",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ki-openai-stuft-neues-ki-modell-astra-als-potenziell-gefahrlich-ein",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-02T02:36:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/ki-openai-stuft-neues-ki-modell-astra-als-potenziell-gefaehrlich-ein/100251338.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "OpenAI has deemed an upcoming model, named \"Astra\", so powerful that it requires additional safety measures before release. Astra can detect more security vulnerabilities than the company's current most advanced models, according to OpenAI representatives. The model's capabilities raise concerns, as it can identify unknown security gaps and develop ways to exploit them in well-protected systems. OpenAI plans to make Astra available to a limited group soon. This announcement comes amid increased scrutiny of AI system safety, following recent incidents involving other OpenAI agents.",
  "summary": "\"Astra\" can detect more security vulnerabilities than previous models. It's the first time that a model has triggered OpenAI's strictest, previously only theoretical, security requirements.",
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        "title": "OpenAI to limit release of its Astra model due to hacking concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/openai-to-limit-release-of-its-astra-model-due-to-hacking-concerns",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
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        "title": "OpenAI says it plans to publicly release a version of Astra \"soon\" but will make its advanced cyber capabilities available only to select partners (Wired)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/openai-says-it-plans-to-publicly-release-a-version-of-astra-soon-but",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:07:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CNBC Technology",
        "title": "OpenAI says Astra AI model is its first that crosses 'Critical' cybersecurity capability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/openai-says-astra-ai-model-is-its-first-that-crosses-critical",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:20:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "OpenAI to limit access to Astra's most advanced cybersecurity features",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/openai-to-limit-access-to-astras-most-advanced-cybersecurity-features",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:55:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/open-ais-astra-model-is-on-the-way-and-very-good-at-breaking-into",
        "published": "2026-09-01T21:06:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "OpenAI Astra: All about the quantum math-solving model with critical hacking skills",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/openai-astra-all-about-the-quantum-math-solving-model-with-critical",
        "published": "2026-09-01T21:08:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "OpenAI to launch new AI model Astra ‘soon,’ CEO Altman says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/openai-to-launch-new-ai-model-astra-soon-ceo-altman-says",
        "published": "2026-09-02T00:45:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "OpenAI to limit Astra’s advanced cybersecurity features",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/openai-to-limit-astras-advanced-cybersecurity-features",
        "published": "2026-09-02T03:50:40.000Z"
      }
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