Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 3 AM ET: OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns | Novo ...

At 3 a.m. ET, the headline roundup highlights shifting positions across tech, pharma, shipping, retailers and aerospace. OpenAI reportedly scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra, a model that was set to debut inside ChatGPT and Codex in October, citing safety concerns. Novo inked a weight-loss licensing deal with Hengrui Pharma that could reach $2.6 billion. Hapag-Lloyd raised guidance again on strong demand and freight rates, while emphasizing volatility and uncertainty from ongoing geopolitical challenges. Shein’s earnings disappointed, pushing its Hong Kong-listed shares to a record low. Google appealed EU requests related to Android AI access and search data sharing. Samsung committed $1.0 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, and multiple other items covered Anthropic’s IPO backdrop, Goldman’s board succession discussions, and FAA delay of Boeing 737 MAX 10 approval over a software glitch.