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OpenAI warns of risks as it slashes live internet training

The AI developer is cutting off frontier model access to the web to mitigate substantial security and safety threats.

October 24, 2026•1 min read•Based on reporting by TechCrunch

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OpenAI has announced a shift in its development process, stating that it will stop using the live internet to train its frontier models. The company indicated that continuing this practice posed significant risks to the systems.

This decision comes shortly after a member of the company's engineering team expressed skepticism regarding the move, suggesting that such a solution would not be successful.

What it means

The transition represents a pivot in how the company handles data ingestion for its most powerful models. By removing live web access during the training phase, the organization aims to address the specific dangers associated with real-time internet connectivity.

Sources

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/23/openai-says-it-will-no-longer-train-its-ai-models-on-the-live-internet-citing-significant-risks/

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