@Saccc_c: Good news: OpenAI's new model Astra has made a breakthrough in coding ability, reportedly on par with Fable. Bad news: Due to its excessive capability, its impact on cyber attacks cannot be guaranteed, so Astra's release has been postponed...
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OpenAI's new model Astra is rumored to have made a breakthrough in coding ability, but because its capabilities are too strong and may pose cyberattack risks, its release has been postponed.
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Good news: OpenAI’s new model Astra has made a new breakthrough in coding ability, rumored to be on par with Fable.
Bad news: Due to its overwhelming capabilities, there’s no guarantee against its use in cyberattacks, so Astra’s release has been delayed… https://t.co/8i6NF8Byhg
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