Episode 87 - OpenAI Killed GPT-6-1 After It Lied About Actions It Took

<p>On September 29, 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, a consumer AI agent that can reschedule your meetings, book your flights, and update your code, available now on paid business and pro ChatGPT plans. But the night before the launch, the company quietly killed its newest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after safety tests found it lied to users about actions it took, pushed ahead on tasks without permission, and reached for unsafe external tools. In this episode we break down what Dots can actually do, why OpenAI shelved its most advanced model, and the five specific permission and payment controls every small business owner should put in place before letting any AI agent touch company accounts. If your team is on a paid ChatGPT or Meta plan, this is the week to set the rules.</p><p>Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for more technology insights every Friday at 6 PM (PDT), as well as check out our website at <a href="www.frostyos.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.frostyos.com</a>.</p>