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OpenAI says it will slow its AI model development to shore up safety

NPR | By John Ruwitch

Published August 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT

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OpenAI is slowing down development of its cutting edge AI models to shore up safety protections as concerns rise about artificial intelligence agents going rogue.

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John Ruwitch

John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.

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