OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra with major advances in AI capabilities

OpenAI on Thursday unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model the tech company says features major improvements in computer use, coding, scientific research and professional work.

The San Francisco-based company said Astra is rolling out starting Thursday to enterprise customers with Daybreak access. In the coming days, it will also roll out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users, as well as through the OpenAI API and Amazon Web Services.

"GPT-6 Astra is built on advances across pre-training, reinforcement learning, and alignment, bringing together years of research and big bets," OpenAI said. "Astra is state-of-the-art on computer use, browser use, software engineering, cybersecurity, science, and professional work."

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The new model can carry out "tedious" computer-based tasks, such as filling out online forms, updating customer records, organizing calendars and conducting research.