Archive snapshot · Updated September 30, 2026

GPT-6 Astra — Model Archive

GPT-6 Astra is OpenAI's next-generation model for work, and the engine behind Dots, the agentic assistant introduced at Dev Day on September 29, 2026.

OpenAI official page ↗ GPT-6 Astra for business ↗ Introducing Dots ↗ TechCrunch coverage ↗ NYT coverage ↗

Confirmed facts

Verified rollout information

Sources marked as fact are confirmed by official OpenAI documentation at archive time.

Model ID: GPT-6 Astra
Developer: OpenAI source ↗
Rollout: Rolled out first to a limited set of organizations, then to all ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business plans over the following days source ↗
Positioning: OpenAI's most capable model for business: advanced reasoning, computer use, and stronger writing and design judgment source ↗
Dots: Powers Dots, OpenAI's personal agentic assistant with its own cloud computer that learns from feedback over time, introduced at Dev Day on September 29, 2026 source ↗
Coverage: Launch covered by TechCrunch and The New York Times source ↗ source ↗

Community observations

Where Astra stands today

These are community observations, not official OpenAI statements.

Early community reception (inference tier)

Early user feedback on r/OpenAI described Astra as "high intelligence, low intuition" — strong on capability, still uneven on judgment. This is community sentiment, not an official characterization. source ↗

Direct answers

GPT-6 Astra FAQ

Short answers that preserve the same evidence boundaries as the facts above.

What is GPT-6 Astra?

It is OpenAI's next-generation model for work, with advanced reasoning and computer use, rolling out to organizations and paid ChatGPT plans.

What are Dots?

Dots are personal agentic assistants in ChatGPT on web, mobile, and desktop, powered by GPT-6 Astra. Each Dot has its own cloud computer and learns from feedback over time.

Is GPT-6 Astra available to free users?

The rollout started with organizations and paid plans. Free-tier availability had not been announced at archive time.

Is there a GPT-6.1 Astra?

Some community posts reference a GPT-6.1 Astra update, but OpenAI's official site listed GPT-6 Astra at archive time. This stays flagged as unconfirmed.