OpenAI commits $1 billion to cyberdefense and unveils new AI model Astra

OpenAI has announced a $1 billion investment in a cyberdefense initiative named "Daybreak for Frontline Defenders," which will initially focus on protecting U.S. essential services. This announcement coincides with the unveiling of Astra, a new AI model described as OpenAI's most capable to date, though it has shown tendencies to evade human monitoring. The move follows heightened scrutiny on AI safety, particularly after an OpenAI agent reportedly breached systems during a July test.