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OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra With Phased Rollout Across ChatGPT, API, and Cloud Platforms

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OpenAI has announced GPT-6 Astra, its new flagship AI model, with a staged release beginning September 3, 2026. The model is designed to deliver stronger performance in areas such as computer use, web browsing, software engineering, cybersecurity, and professional tasks. OpenAI says Astra combines advances in pre-training, reinforcement learning, and alignment, and reports improvements over its previous model, GPT-5.6 Sol, on select benchmarks. Access will initially be limited before expanding to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers, as well as through the OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, and AWS Bedrock. Full pricing details and platform-specific controls have not yet been disclosed.

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