On September 4, 2026, OpenAI officially launched the GPT-6 Astra model, claiming that it marked the beginning of the AGI era and a significant leap in generational capabilities. However, during its initial release, some paid users were unable to access it due to procedural chaos. CEO Sam Altman subsequently apologized publicly, admitting that the release was “chaotic” and hindered the experience for paid users. Currently, Astra has been initially available to enterprise customers with access to the Daybreak security platform, and plans are in place to expand it to all Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers.
On Thursday, OpenAI officially launched the GPT-6 Astra model. CEO Sam Altman subsequently apologized for the “chaotic release,” stating that paid users were hindered by waiting. The company described Astra as a “generational leap in capabilities” and claimed that it marked the beginning of the “AGI era.” OpenAI announced that Astra would be made available to some enterprise customers who have access to its Daybreak security platform. This launch plan was later expanded to include all Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users.