Users say GPT-6 Astra feels 'lobotomized' post-launch, sparking nerf speculation
tristanbob · x · 2026-09-11
- Users are reporting that the newly launched GPT-6 Astra feels severely degraded, as if it were 'lobotomized' compared to expectations.
- A commenter draws an analogy to Riot Games' playbook: release powerful characters to drive adoption, then nerf them in the next update — suggesting OpenAI may be doing the same with post-launch capability rollbacks.
- This remains anecdotal user feedback; no official explanation yet.
Related event: GPT-6 Astra Hit by Silent Downgrade Claims; OpenAI Admits and Fixes(10 posts)→
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