Rumor: OpenAI caught off guard by Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-6.1 timeline compressing
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-09-24
An unverified rumor thread claims OpenAI was blindsided—not by the timing but by the performance—of Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 launch, with an "all hands on deck" atmosphere around GPT-6.1 Astra and compressed timelines. The poster speculates OpenAI already holds stronger internal models it delayed over recent security issues, and may prioritize GPT-6.1/Astra or a mysterious "Bel" release, with an exciting DevDay ahead. Treat as speculation, not official.
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