GPT-6 Astra Is Here, and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
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OpenAI announced a new AI model that the company claims excels at navigating computers, writing software, and solving math problems, with plans to release it to paid customers in the coming days. OpenAI's president stated he believes this model may mark the beginning of artificial general intelligence, or AI systems that are generally smarter than humans. The company also claims this is its most safe and aligned model yet, though its chief scientist acknowledged that monitoring advanced AI systems for unintended harm is becoming increasingly challenging and could constrain future development. OpenAI is releasing this model as it prepares for a planned public offering while competing with rival companies pursuing similar goals.
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