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OpenAI holds back top GPT-6.1 tier, Altman cites safety

OpenAI holds back top GPT-6.1 tier, Altman cites safety

OpenAI has decided not to release the most capable tier of its new GPT-6.1 model publicly, and Sam Altman framed the call as putting safety ahead of performance.

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