OpenAI pauses Astra work as autonomous cyber risk looms

Claire and Peter cover OpenAI’s safety disclosure on its upcoming model Astra, after early tests suggested autonomous cybersecurity capabilities that could approach a Critical threshold, prompting tighter security, isolated testing, and expanded monitoring. They also look at Sarvam AI’s plan for a one-trillion parameter model and its developer platform for Indian languages, Cloudflare’s Kitesurf browser built for AI agents, Rippling’s AI Spend Console for tracking employee AI tool costs, and reports that data-centre operator Switch has confidentially filed for a US IPO. Plus a quick roundup on the booming training-data market, Airbnb’s AI search pilot, and enterprise AI adoption updates.About Six & FlowSix & Flow is a digital transformation consultancy helping businesses adapt, grow, and thrive in a fast-changing world. We specialise in AI, CRM, and revenue operations, blending strategy, technology, and creativity to deliver measurable impact. From scaling startups to global enterprises, we partner with ambitious teams to unlock growth through smart automation, customer-centric marketing, and forward-thinking sales enablement. Learn more at sixandflow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.