OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its latest flagship AI model with major improvements in computer use web browsing, coding research, science cybersecurity and professional work.

Built for real World tasks

GPT-6 Astra can do more than simply answer questions. It can break complex tasks into smaller steps and work through them using computer and web tools.

The model can help with tasks such as researching online working with documents and spreadsheets building websites analyzing data and handling software related work.

Smarter and more flexible

Astra is designed to understand changing instructions and adjust its approach when users update their requirements.  This makes it more useful for longer and more complicated workflows.

Stronger Cybersecurity Skills

The new model also brings stronger cybersecurity capabilities. OpenAI says Astra can help identify previously unknown security weaknesses but these abilities also create new safety risks.

To address these risks OpenAI has added stronger safeguards and monitoring to the model.

A step toward AI agents

GPT-6 Astra represents a move beyond traditional chatbots. Instead of only providing information it is designed to reason use software and tools and complete tasks from start to finish.

OpenAI says Astra is being rolled out gradually to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users as well as through the OpenAI API.