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OpenAI's Astra model uses recurrent depth reasoning technique

OpenAI's new Astra model will use a technique called recurrent depth, which allows the model to operate outside the sequential thinking typical of most reasoning models. AI safety experts have raised concerns about the approach.

First seen 1 Sep, 21:06 UTC on TechCrunch5 sourcesLast update 44d ago

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TechCrunch· 1 Sep, 21:06OpenAI's Astra model is on the way, and very good at breaking into computer systemsThe Decoder· 2 Sep, 14:20OpenAI calls Astra its most dangerous model yet - watching what it does is only getting harderTechCrunch· 2 Sep, 20:19OpenAI's new reasoning technique alarms AI safety expertsTechCrunch· 3 Sep, 18:01OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new modelThe Decoder· 6 Sep, 10:15OpenAI developer claims Astra boosted productivity so much it pulled some plans forward by six months

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1 Sep 21:06TechCrunch OpenAI's Astra model is on the way, and very good at breaking into computer systems2 Sep 14:20The Decoder OpenAI calls Astra its most dangerous model yet - watching what it does is only getting harder2 Sep 20:19TechCrunch OpenAI's new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts3 Sep 18:01TechCrunch OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model6 Sep 10:15The Decoder OpenAI developer claims Astra boosted productivity so much it pulled some plans forward by six months

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