OpenAI's Mysterious Model Codename 'Doug' Sparks Community Tracing
morqon · x · 2026-08-10
There is growing confusion and discussion in the community regarding OpenAI's codename "Doug". Some speculate it is the next model following Astra, while others note it was mentioned back in July, prior to Astra. According to SemiAnalysis, they did indeed reference "Doug" in their subscriber newsletter on July 9th, though its exact timeline and positioning remain unconfirmed.
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