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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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