OpenAI Blog

Parallel cut research time and cost in half with GPT‑6 Astra

Parallel cut research time and cost in half with GPT‑6 Astra. GPT‑6 Astra allowed Parallel’s agents to research and synthesize labor‑market data in half the time and at half the cost versus prior models.

OpenAI Blog
Oct 14

How Third Moment Research runs 10,000 agents for 36+ hours

The article describes how the Third Moment Research lab uses GPT‑6 Astra and GPT‑6.1 Sol, along with Codex and Daybreak, to run 10,000 agents continuously for over 36 hours. These agents are designed to focus on tasks for extended periods and improve their performance through repeated use. The focus is on cybersecurity applications, leveraging advanced AI models to enhance agent capabilities over time.

OpenAI Blog
Sep 29

Introducing GPT-6.1 Sol

OpenAI introduces GPT‑6.1 Sol, a new model described as near‑Astra intelligence for coding, computer use, and professional work. It offers these capabilities at one‑fifth of Astra’s standard API input and output token prices, implying a more cost‑effective solution for developers and businesses.

Towards Data Science
Sep 8

How to Maximize GPT-6 Astra

The article titled "How to Maximize GPT-6 Astra" shares the author’s first impressions of OpenAI’s new frontier model. It discusses initial experiences and observations with GPT-6 Astra, offering insights into its capabilities and potential applications. The post was originally published on Towards Data Science.

By Eivind Kjosbakken
OpenAI Blog
Sep 10

Introducing ChatGPT for Financial Services

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized version that integrates built‑in financial data and GPT‑6 Astra. The tool is designed for research, modeling, and creating client‑ready materials within the financial sector.

Simon Willison
Aug 23

Anthropic’s best AI model struggles to attract users as cheaper tools thrive

Anthropic’s top AI model is struggling to attract users even as cheaper alternatives thrive. The company’s July revenue is projected at $65 bn, up from $47 bn in May, and it expects Q3 profitability while boasting 6,000 high‑spending customers. In contrast, OpenAI’s revenue has risen 35 % this quarter, spurred by GPT‑5.6, and a Ramp AI index shows Anthropic’s newer models (e.g., Fable) are less popular than older ones like Opus 4.8.