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OpenAI GPT-6 Astra Launch and AGI Claims

OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra, a model with major benchmark gains and human-like computer operation abilities that president Greg Brockman claims marks the start of the 'AGI era,' though safety researchers warn its new reasoning technique obscures its thought process from monitoring.

1. 9/4/2026OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra, Touting 'AGI Era' Capabilities Amid Safety Concerns Over Hidden Reasoning

   OpenAI's newest model, GPT-6 Astra, posts sweeping benchmark gains and can operate computers like a human, prompting president Greg Brockman to declare the start of the 'AGI era.' But AI safety researchers are raising alarms over a new reasoning technique that makes the model's thought process harder to monitor.