GPT-6 Astra impresses at computer use and science tasks, but was overhyped
davidthesong · reddit · 2026-09-04
A Reddit user reports that OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra roughly matches Fable on benchmarks while performing better at computer use and science tasks — though it was 'definitely a bit overhyped.' The post links to its benchmark page and asks for hands-on feedback from other users.
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