OpenAI books GPT-6 Community Nights in SF and London, confirming model codename Astra
SamuelMLSmith · x · 2026-09-15
Sam Altman announced an OpenAI GPT-6 community night in SF on September 16 (apply by Sep 10), following the GPT-5.5 tradition. An OpenAI researcher then revealed a London edition on September 23 celebrating "GPT-6 Astra," noting the London team delivered core contributions to Astra — an official-style confirmation of the model's codename.
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