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GPT-6 Astra: A New Generation of Intelligence

OpenAI, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra with state-of-the-art results in computer use, coding, cybersecurity and science.

OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra, which it describes as its most intelligent and most aligned model yet. The company reports state-of-the-art capabilities across computer use, coding, cybersecurity and science.

Astra is positioned as a generational step rather than an incremental update to the GPT line. It launched alongside a safety overview and a Preparedness Framework analysis, reflecting its classification at the Critical cybersecurity capability level.

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