Rumor: OpenAI's Next 'Astra' Model May Serve as an Orchestrator for Agents

haider1 · x · 2026-08-15

A leaker suggests OpenAI's next model, "Astra," might be overkill for everyday use. The proposed architecture features Sol/Terra as workhorse models, while Astra acts as an orchestrator with a built-in message queue for agents. The leaker claims the current o1 preview (5.6 sol) is already capable of complex software engineering.

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