GPT-6 Astra hands-on: best writing model yet that can run apps for hours
CurieuxExplorer · x · 2026-09-05
Dan Shipper of Every published an extensive review of OpenAI's newly released GPT-6 Astra, calling it a big upgrade from 5.6-Sol:
- Writing: the best writing model he has tried — fast, minimal slop, easy to steer, and it one-shotted the first draft of its own review.
- Computer use: can operate complex apps for hours at a time to complete real work, including a first cut of their Fable 5.1 review video.
- Downsides: frustrating habits keep it from matching Fable at the top end.
The thread also links demos like rebuilding the Battle of Waterloo in 3D via Blender and shipping a review video the same day.
Related event: GPT-6 Astra Rolls Out Globally to Rave Early Reviews(75 posts)→
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