OpenAI rolls GPT-6 Astra out to Pro subscribers

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Published Friday, September 4, 2026 · 4:07 PM EDT

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 Astra to customers on its $100-per-month and $200-per-month Pro plans, according to a 9to5Mac report summarized by Techmeme. The rollout follows earlier releases in which the model became available before Plus subscribers on the $20 monthly plan received access.

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