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AI News Sep 02, 2026 02:22 PM

OpenAI Says Astra Is Its First AI Model to Cross a “Critical” Cybersecurity Threshold

What happens when an AI model stops merely writing code and starts figuring out how to break into systems on its own? OpenAI says its upcoming model, Astra, has reached a level of cybersecurity capability that the company considers “critical” and that means its release is getting a very different kind of treatment. OpenAI announced that Astra is the first model it has designated at this level under its Preparedness Framework.

OpenAI Just Launched a New AI Cybersecurity Model as AI-Powered Attacks Surge

The cybersecurity world is entering an uncomfortable new phase. AI is no longer just helping security teams write reports, analyze malware, or spot suspicious activity. Increasingly capable AI agents are being tested on complex cybersecurity tasks, and some recent evaluations have shown just how far these systems can go. Now, OpenAI is responding with a new weapon for the other side of the fight. The company has expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity program and introduced GPT-5.6-Cyber

INTERPOL Says AI Now Powers 55% of Cybercrime Across Africa

Artificial intelligence is transforming Africa at an incredible pace. From students using ChatGPT for assignments to businesses automating customer service and entrepreneurs building AI-powered startups, the technology is becoming part of everyday life across the continent. But while millions of people are using AI to work smarter, criminals are quietly using the same technology to become more dangerous. That is the alarming message from INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026