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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra
A new flagship targets longer computer, coding and research tasks.
Model labOpenAI
OpenAITopics
OCCURRED3 Sept 2026
PUBLIC ACCOUNT3 Sept 2026
EVIDENCEFirst-party account
About these dates
Start of the phased rollout, as stated in OpenAI Academy’s rollout resources.
OpenAI began the phased rollout of GPT-6 Astra on September 3, 2026, reporting improvements in computer use, coding, research and knowledge work. The launch began with organizations, with broader availability to follow; enterprise access was initially off by default. OpenAI ↗OpenAI Academy ↗
Sources & attribution
- Organizational disclosure Accessed 11 Sept 2026OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra ↗
OpenAI. Developer release information.
- Organizational disclosure Accessed 11 Sept 2026GPT-6 Astra rollout resources ↗
OpenAI Academy. Developer release information.