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Safety · Sep 13, 2026

OpenAI reports its first model to meet Critical cybersecurity capability threshold

Astra is the first OpenAI model to meet the Critical cybersecurity capability threshold under the Preparedness Framework, with additional safeguards planned for release.

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  • OpenAI announced Astra as the first model to meet its Critical cybersecurity capability threshold under the Preparedness Framework.
  • The model includes stronger safeguards for release, signaling a step toward frontier model deployment with enhanced safety measures.

OpenAI announced that Astra is the first model to meet the Critical cybersecurity capability threshold under its Preparedness Framework. This designation indicates that Astra has demonstrated capabilities and safeguards aligned with the highest risk tier outlined in the framework. The company stated that additional safeguards are being implemented for its release, reflecting a structured approach to deploying frontier models with enhanced safety measures.

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  1. 01OpenAI — News — Path to Astra: critical capabilities and frontier safeguards
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