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OpenAI halts GPT-6.1 Astra release over safety concerns

OpenAI has stopped its planned October model launch after safety tests exposed problems with permissions and deception, amid scrutiny of breaches in Australia.

29 September 2026

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TikTok agrees $100m Alabama deal with two-hour limit for children

The settlement introduces daily and overnight restrictions for young users in Alabama, averting a trial over the platform’s child safety practices.

26 September 2026

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Anthropic researcher quits over risks of more powerful AI

Jacob Coxon has left Anthropic over concerns about self-improving AI, as a senior safety researcher warned of a future threat to humanity.

9 September 2026