OpenAI Warns Unreleased Astra Model May Have Critical Cyber Capabilities

OpenAI disclosed on August 7, 2026, that its unreleased Astra model performed strongly enough on cybersecurity evaluations that the company can no longer rule out Critical-level capability — meaning autonomous, serious cyberattacks. It's the first time OpenAI has attached that possibility to any specific model. The post OpenAI Warns Unreleased Astra Model May Have Critical Cyber Capabilities first…