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GPT-6 Astra brings more capable AI to the workplace
OpenAI is releasing GPT-6 Astra through the Microsoft Foundry Limited Access Program. The model is designed for complex enterprise work and execution across various business applications and systems.
Why it matters
This shifts AI from a chat assistant to an agent capable of executing multi-step business tasks across different software interfaces. It reduces the need for dedicated APIs to automate manual software workflows.
The details
Astra can reproduce software bugs and propose fixes for developer review. It can build and refine dashboards in Power BI. Microsoft Foundry includes Entra identity management and encryption to secure agentic work.
What's next
Availability will expand to participating customers over the coming days.
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