OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the company is deliberately slowing development of its most advanced AI models in an interview with Time. The company paused training for its next-generation model, codenamed Astra.
OpenAI is redirecting significant computing power and research talent toward safety and alignment. This process ensures AI systems follow human intent.
Altman attributed the decision to internal research showing various degrees of misalignment as capabilities advanced faster than expected. This marks the first time OpenAI has halted development in this manner.
The pause occurs as OpenAI competes with rivals Google and Anthropic. The company is also preparing for a potential IPO.