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UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, calls it the AGI era
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OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra, describing it as a generational leap in capability for areas including cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. The company said it is the first model meeting its critical cybersecurity capability threshold and said it is rolling out first to enterprise cybersecurity customers before expanding to other user tiers.
WHO: Greg Brockman and OpenAI
WHAT: OpenAI announced and began rolling out GPT-6 Astra, its next major AI model, and said it meets a critical cybersecurity capability threshold.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: OpenAI said it is releasing GPT-6 Astra to enterprise cybersecurity customers and expanding access to other user tiers.
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