OpenAI Testing 'Astra' Multi-Agent Model, May Face US Gov Pre-Release Safety Eval
APPSO · wechat · 2026-08-01
OpenAI is testing a new model family codenamed 'Astra', designed to deploy multiple AI agents that can collaborate on complex projects for extended periods. Sam Altman has reportedly demoed the model to US policymakers.
The final naming remains uncertain, potentially launching as GPT-6 or within the GPT-5 family. Notably, Astra might be among the first frontier models subject to the US government's pre-release safety evaluations, meaning its launch timeline partially depends on the finalization of new regulatory frameworks.
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