Rumored GPT-6.1 Astra: OpenAI May Drop Major Model Release Next Week
johnseach · x · 2026-10-03
- Rumors suggest OpenAI may release a significant model update next week, originally planned for DevDay but postponed.
- Speculation points to the name GPT-6.1 Astra, or a newer checkpoint responding to Claude Opus 5.5 / Fable 5.5.
- The author notes similar hype preceded DevDay, so remains cautiously optimistic.
Related event: Fable 5.5 Rumors Swirl as OpenAI Reportedly Preps GPT-6.1 Astra Counter(11 posts)→
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