Rumor: OpenAI's next model named Astra, targeting research intern level
haider1 · x · 2026-08-18
A leak suggests OpenAI has a packed schedule over the next six weeks, with the next model reportedly named 'Astra'. The company aims to reach the capability level of an 'AI research intern' by next month, leading to speculation that it might be demoed at Dev Day on September 29.
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