OpenAI calls GPT-6 Astra its best model yet for computer use and SWE
dkundel · x · 2026-09-04
OpenAI's developer account officially states that GPT-6 Astra is its best model to date for computer use, software engineering, and visual understanding, alongside testimonials from builders putting it to work. One developer says Astra changed what they thought they could give to models.
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