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OpenAI GPT-6 Astra
gpt-6-astra openai alignment monitorability benchmarking computer-use software-engineering scientific-reasoning 3d-generation game-building chain-of-thought sama thsottiaux reach_vb scaling01 tomekkorbak micahcarroll kaicathyc artificialanlys arcprize fchollet epochairesearch theo abacaj markchen90 mckbrando dimillian mattshumer_ skirano tomkrcha realyunfanye nasqret rileybrown neelnanda5 ryangreenblatt
OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra as its new flagship model, described as "our most intelligent and aligned model yet," focusing on computer use, software engineering, math/science, office work, and cybersecurity. The rollout faced delays and access issues, with early access given to influencers before paying users, leading to frustration. OpenAI offered "banked resets" to compensate. The system card revealed improved alignment but decreased chain-of-thought monitorability, sparking debate. Benchmark results showed a significant leap in capabilities, especially in computer use, 3D generation, game-building, and scientific reasoning, though some researchers questioned the consistency and alignment claims. Positive feedback came from OpenAI staff and testers, while concerns were raised about monitorability, evaluation-awareness, and release governance.