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[^2]\n\nOpenAI announced that its new Astra artificial intelligence model will have restricted access to advanced cybersecurity capabilities because the model can identify and develop zero-day exploits without human intervention. [^3]\n\nA company spokesperson told reporters that only a handful of partners will initially get access to Astra's most advanced cybersecurity capabilities to balance helping companies prevent attacks while not empowering attackers. [^4]\n\nOpenAI defines an AI model as reaching its critical cyber threshold when it can independently find and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities in real-world software. [^5]\n\nOpenAI leaders said the company halted further development of Astra until appropriate safeguards and security measures could be implemented, a procedure followed for this situation. [^6]\n\nThe initial group of alpha testers with full access to Astra's cybersecurity capabilities includes individuals and organizations responsible for protecting critical digital infrastructure, such as the U.S. government. [^7]\n\nDuring evaluations, the Astra model discovered and used two zero-day vulnerabilities as part of an exploit chain across well-protected systems. [^8]\n\nOpenAI stated that Astra reached its 'critical cybersecurity threshold' under the company's Preparedness Framework, making it the first model to receive this designation. [^9]\n\nOpenAI paused some internal work on the Astra model in August to incorporate stricter safeguards after determining the model could identify and develop zero-day exploits. 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