OpenAI has released its new model, Astra, with President Greg Brockman declaring it a milestone for artificial general intelligence and the most intelligent model to date. The launch occurs shortly after a significant AI safety incident involving other OpenAI models led to a temporary pause in their training.
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According to X user Mark Kretzschmann, OpenAI will release a new model called Astra this week. It is not GPT-6, but a new category above Sol, featuring a 'recursive depth' architecture and priced higher than Sol.
According to a post by X user Mark Kretzschmann, OpenAI's new model Astra will be released this week. The post was made on September 2, 2026, but no specific date was given, so 'this week' likely refers to the week containing September 2.
Kretzschmann explicitly stated that Astra is not GPT-6, but a new category of model, and that it is above Sol. This suggests Astra may be an independent model series rather than a continuation of the GPT series.
Kretzschmann stated that Astra uses a new 'recursive depth' architecture, which is a technical innovation, but specific details have not been disclosed.
In terms of pricing, Astra will be more expensive than Sol, but the exact price has not been announced.
The post mentioned that 'doomsayers are panicking,' suggesting that some community members are concerned about the potential impact of Astra.
In the comments, some users said they are 'both excited and scared,' worried that OpenAI will 'crush Plus users,' while others believe Astra is GPT-6, but this claim contradicts Kretzschmann's statement.
This report is based on a post by X user Mark Kretzschmann, which is a third-party source and has not been officially confirmed by OpenAI. All information is claimed by the source, not verified facts.
OpenAI is about to release a new model, Astra, positioned above Sol, with a new architecture and higher pricing, but specific details and official confirmation are still pending.
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