OpenAI Postpones GPT-6.1 Astra Launch for Safety Checks

OpenAI GPT-6.1 Astra canceled over AI safety concerns

OpenAI has decided not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model. The company made the decision after safety tests raised concerns about the system. The model can handle complex tasks with less human help. It can browse websites, use apps and complete several steps on its own. OpenAI said the model did not reach the safety level needed for public use. Saachi Jain, OpenAI’s head of safety systems, said the model “didn’t quite meet the bar” set by the company. The tests found concerns about how the model…

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China’s Humanoid Robot Industry Gains Momentum as AI Race Enters New Era

Chinese humanoid robot Wuji guiding schoolchildren at a robotics school

A group of schoolchildren watched with excitement as Wuji, a small humanoid robot guide, welcomed them to a robotics school in eastern China. With animated gestures and a lively presentation, Wuji introduced the students to the institute’s vision of preparing the robotic workforce of the future. The demonstration highlights China’s growing ambition to become a global leader in humanoid robotics, as advanced machines increasingly emerge as the next major frontier of the artificial intelligence boom. China Expands Investment in Humanoid Robot China has rapidly expanded its robotics sector in recent…

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