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OpenAI just dropped GPT-6 Astra into ChatGPT. It started with a limited set of organizations on September 3, then rolls over the coming days to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, plus the OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, and AWS Bedrock.

Usage is included in existing subscription allowances. Credits are available for more. Pro, Business, and Enterprise also get Astra Pro. Enterprise starts off until an admin enables it. OpenAI API Standard pricing is $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens. Fast mode is up to 2x Standard speed at 2x Standard price. Critical cyber capabilities stay limited; long agent jobs may pause for review.

Topics: OpenAI · GPT-6 Astra · ChatGPT · small business

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who gets GPT-6 Astra?
ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise over the coming days, plus API, Azure, and Bedrock. Free was not named for this rollout.

What does it cost?
Included in existing plan allowances, with credits for more. API Standard: $10 / 1M input, $50 / 1M output. Fast mode is 2x speed at 2x price.

What about Critical cyber?
Astra is OpenAI's first Critical cyber model under the Preparedness Framework. Heavy exploit work stays limited. In ChatGPT, expect more review pauses on long agent jobs.

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