Sam Altman reportedly apologizes for 'chaotic' GPT-6 Astra launch that locked out paying users
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-06
Sam Altman has reportedly apologized for the 'chaotic' launch of GPT-6 Astra, a rocky rollout that temporarily locked some paying subscribers out of the service. The report comes from third-party coverage and lacks official confirmation.
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