OpenAI CEO apologizes for delayed access to GPT-6 Astra rollout

OpenAI introduced its latest language model, GPT‑6 Astra, on Thursday, branding it a “generational leap in capability” and heralding it as the beginning of an “AGI era.” The announcement highlighted that the new model would initially be available to enterprise clients using OpenAI’s Daybreak cybersecurity platform, with a broader rollout planned for all Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers in the following weeks. The company’s promotional language echoed the industry’s frequent use of the loosely defined term “artificial general intelligence” to market advanced AI products.

Within hours of the launch, CEO Sam Altman issued an apology, describing the deployment as a “messy rollout” after paying users who expected immediate access were left waiting. The premature delays prompted criticism from customers and observers, who noted the gap between the lofty claims and the operational hiccups. OpenAI has indicated that the rollout will be phased, aiming to resolve access issues before extending Astra to the wider user base. The full story is reported by The Verge.