Every's hands-on: GPT-6 Astra is the best writing model yet and can drive computers for hours
danshipper · x · 2026-09-04
Every's Dan Shipper shares an extensive vibe check of GPT-6 Astra: a big upgrade over 5.6-Sol that still falls short of Fable at the top end. Highlights: the best writing model he's tried (fast, low slop, steerable, one-shotted its own review); wild computer use that can operate complex apps for hours and cut a review video's first edit; impressive one-prompt 3D worlds like a historically accurate Battle of Waterloo. Annoying habits keep it from matching Fable overall.
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