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

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.

John Ruwitch

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

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