OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model

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OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched "speed, accuracy, and safety."

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2026-09-03 18:01 · TechCrunch AI
OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model

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