C5R claims GPT-6 'Astra' runs an autonomous research facility end-to-end
Distinct-Question-16 · reddit · 2026-09-25
C5R claims it built a research facility run entirely by GPT-6 'Astra', with the model designing, executing, and observing experiments end-to-end across biology, chemistry, and materials science, and controlling people and instruments. The claim comes from a single X post with no verification — treat with heavy skepticism.
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