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The framework says Critical capability thresholds mean capabilities that present a meaningful risk of a qualitatively new threat vector for severe harm with no ready precedent, and that Critical capabilities require safeguards even during the development of the covered system, irrespective of deployment plans.
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Critical capability thresholds mean capabilities that present a meaningful risk of a qualitatively new threat vector for severe harm with no ready precedent. Critical capabilities require safeguards even during the development of the covered system, irrespective of deployment plans.
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Preparedness Framework, Version 2 (last updated 15 April 2025)
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How OpenAI's Preparedness Framework defines its Critical cybersecurity threshold 27 Oct 2026
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