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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, its first model to cross a critical cybersecurity threshold

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OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra on Thursday, disclosing that the new flagship model has crossed the “Critical” threshold for cybersecurity risk under its Preparedness Framework, a classification the company said triggers additional deployment restrictions. “GPT‑6 Astra is rolling out today to a limited…

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Timeline · 7 reports

  1. 2026-09-05 23:41 · r/singularity
    GPT-6 Astra Has Beaten Portal, Becoming the First Model to Achieve This.
  2. 2026-09-05 13:13 · r/singularity
    Signs of AGI? GPT-6 Astra scored 95% on a robot control task vs Fable 5.1's 40%
  3. 2026-09-04 22:11 · TestingCatalog AI News
    OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra across ChatGPT and API
  4. 2026-09-04 20:14 · Fireship
    Did OpenAI actually build AGI? GPT-6 Astra first look
  5. 2026-09-04 09:42 · InfoWorld AI
    OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, its first model to cross a critical cybersecurity threshold
  6. 2026-09-03 21:36 · Mashable AI
    OpenAI officially launches GPT-6 Astra, a boundary-breaking new model
  7. 2026-09-03 19:33 · r/singularity
    OpenAI officially announces GPT-6 Astra

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