OpenAI Expands Safety Testing On New Model Astra Over Cyberattack Concerns - DTH
Aug 8, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Host Sarah Lane covers OpenAI pausing its Astra model due to cybersecurity risks and Microsoft Edge phasing out Manifest V2 extensions. The episode details Sony’s rumored cheaper headphones, a new solar tariff, and Nielsen’s $2.5 billion acquisition of Double Verify. It also reports on NVIDIA’s potential investment in power infrastructure, new solar telescope findings, and X’s updated creator rewards program.
Topics discussed
Intro and Acast podcast advertising ad
Ground News ad: Comparing news coverage
OpenAI pauses Astra model over cyber risks
Claude Code sessions coordinate on macOS
Sony rumored to release cheaper XM4 headphones
Microsoft Edge phases out Manifest V2 extensions
US imposes tariffs on imported solar components
Nielsen acquires Double Verify for $2.5B
Solar telescope captures plasma whirlpools
NVIDIA talks to invest in power infrastructure
X replaces revenue sharing with new rewards
Outro and final Acast advertisement
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