AI for Humans · Friday, October 2, 2026
OpenAI has reportedly delayed the release of Astra 6.1, citing safety concerns and a belief that the model is not yet safe enough for public release. This delay comes as OpenAI's Dev Day was overshadowed by competing AI models, including Opus 5.5, which some believe outperforms Astra 6.1.
“But right before this, Kevin, there was a big story that Astra 6.1 has been delayed by the company because they believe it is not safe enough.”
“They slowed themselves down. And by the way, this is a significant one because I think Opus 5.5 is much better than... soul 6.1 which we're going to talk about in a second”