OpenAI API briefly lists two rc-ada model IDs, fueling GPT-6.2 Astra rumors
On November 4, multiple users and third-party model trackers discovered two previously unannounced model identifiers in the OpenAI API—rc-ada-or-vm and rc-ada-sh-vm. The identifiers were reportedly added and quickly removed, sparking speculation that OpenAI is about to release new models.
Confirmed
- Model trackers (the Models Tracker bot and the "New OpenAI Models" panel from third-party account zAI) captured the two new identifiers under OpenAI's name, with screenshots from multiple sources corroborating each other.
- As of publication, OpenAI has not issued any statement about the two identifiers.
Unconfirmed
- The purpose, capabilities, and positioning of the two models are unknown; some believe the naming pattern suggests internal testing or the precursor to a new model family.
- Leaks claiming "gpt-6.2 astra loading" and "GPT-6.2 Astra is coming" predict an official debut within the week, with some users guessing a launch as soon as tonight—but none of this is officially confirmed.
Why it's relevant
- The "rc-" prefix typically stands for release candidate; if that reading holds, the new model has entered its final pre-release stage—a strong launch signal.
- Such API identifier leaks often precede OpenAI product launches and can serve as clues for tracking its model roadmap, but should be treated as rumors until officially confirmed.
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Primary sources
- New mystery OpenAI models rc-ada-or-vm and rc-ada-sh-vm spotted on the API — imjustnewatai ·
- Two mystery OpenAI model IDs (rc-ada-*-vm) appear and vanish, fueling GPT-6.2 Astra rumors — Soggy_Perspective776 ·
- Leaked tracker shows two unreleased OpenAI models: rc-ada-or-vm and rc-ada-sh-vm — lyraxana · 2026-11-04
- [source] New mystery OpenAI models rc-ada-or-vm and rc-ada-sh-vm spotted on the API — imjustnewatai · 2026-11-04
- Rumor: OpenAI briefly added two API models, fueling GPT-6.2 Astra launch talk — lyraxana · 2026-11-04
- Unverified: two new OpenAI model codenames rc-ada-or-vm and rc-ada-sh-vm spotted — lyraxana · 2026-11-04
- New OpenAI model codenames rc-ada-or-vm and rc-ada-sh-vm spotted, fueling 6.2 Astra launch rumors — lyraxana · 2026-11-04
- [source] Two mystery OpenAI model IDs (rc-ada-*-vm) appear and vanish, fueling GPT-6.2 Astra rumors — Soggy_Perspective776 · 2026-11-04