OpenAI's Control Problem, Mistral's Montreal Move, and the 2026 AI Job Market
About this episode
OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra and pauses model training amid growing misalignment incidents, Mistral AI hires McGill professor Siva Reddy to build a Montreal research team, AI Automation Engineer role listed at $105K-$170K with just two years of experience required
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Sources & Citations
Digg — A quip about OpenAI having 'completely lost control' of its models
digg.com
The Guardian — OpenAI scraps release of new model GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns
www.theguardian.com
CSO Online — OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT-6.1 Astra as agents keep crossing lines
www.csoonline.com
The Hill — OpenAI discloses 6 reports of 'unexpected and concerning' model behavior
thehill.com
Siva Reddy joins Mistral AI to build a team in Canada | Digg
digg.com
Mistral AI selects Montréal for its Canadian hub | Montréal International
www.montrealinternational.com
French firm Mistral is hiring in Canada as it expands its sovereign AI business | The Logic
thelogic.co
Siva Reddy profile (Mila / McGill NLP) | Mila
mila.quebec
AI automation engineer job advertised at $105,000–$170,000 a year plus equity | Digg
digg.com
Salary: AI Automation Engineer (Sep 2026) | ZipRecruiter
www.ziprecruiter.com
AI Automation Engineer Salary 2026 | Glassdoor
www.glassdoor.com
The AI Job That Surged 255% In 2026 And Pays $113,000 | Forbes
www.forbes.com
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