OpenAI GPT Astra leaks: Long-horizon autonomy and critical cyber capabilities
VraserX · x · 2026-08-19
A compilation of known information about OpenAI's next major model, GPT Astra:
- Status: Officially the "next major model". It may ship as GPT-6, GPT-5.7, or another version, potentially replacing ChatGPT and Codex.
- Capabilities:
- Solved or advanced 10 long-standing problems in math and theoretical CS.
- Can generate arguments, work through difficult research problems, and help formalize results in Lean.
- Designed for long-horizon autonomy, working on difficult tasks for hours or much longer.
- Security: May reach a "Critical" cybersecurity threshold (autonomous exploit discovery). OpenAI has paused some work to upgrade security and previewed it to US officials.
- Release: Rumored for a Thursday release, but unconfirmed.
If true, the AGI discourse will intensify significantly.
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