Three mystery OpenAI models (Aurora red/green/alpha) spotted; likely image models, GPT Image refresh imminent

kimmonismus · x · 2026-10-19

Three new OpenAI models codenamed Aurora red, green, and alpha have been spotted. kimmonismus, who flagged them, believes they are image models, making an updated GPT Image likely very soon. Others speculate they are text models positioned against Anthropic's rumored "Astra" line. Unconfirmed leak for now.

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