OpenAI Considered Naming Astra as GPT-6, Report Says

The Information reports OpenAI considered calling its Astra model "GPT-6" but dropped the name, narrowing likely naming to GPT-5.7 Astra while saving the major version bump for Bel.

2026-09-02 ~ 2026-09-04 · 3 related posts

• OpenAI reportedly passed on the GPT-6 name for Astra, saving the 6-worthy jump for Bel — Angaisb_ · 2026-09-02
• OpenAI considered naming Astra 'GPT-6' but passed, The Information reports — rohanpaul_ai · 2026-09-04

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