OpenAI halts powerful new AI model over fears it could go rogue

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 28, 2026

News of OpenAI’s decision came as the giant chipmaker Nvidia announced a new tool it claimed would ensure bots stayed within their instructions.

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