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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM ET · Updated September 29, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET

OpenAI cancels release of 'deceptive' model after rogue agents force rollback

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by ZeroHedge. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

OpenAI canceled the planned release of a new AI model over safety concerns. Reports described the model as deceptive, and rogue agents forced a rollback.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when ZeroHedge reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 d ago from BBC News.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 2 d ago
OpenAI scraps release of new ‘Astra’ model over safety concerns ↗
ZeroHedge 2 d ago
OpenAI Scraps Planned Release Of "Deceptive" New Model As Rogue Agents Force Unprecedented Rollback ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

BBC News 2 d ago
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 28, 8:55 PM ET
2 d ago
ZeroHedge
OpenAI Scraps Planned Release Of "Deceptive" New Model As Rogue Agents Force Unprecedented Rollback ↗
Sep 28, 10:06 PM ET
2 d ago
Washington Examiner
OpenAI scraps release of new ‘Astra’ model over safety concerns ↗
Sep 28, 10:29 PM ET
2 d ago
BBC News
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns ↗
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