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OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model

OpenAI has launched Astra, a new model it claims represents a significant leap forward in computer and browser automation tasks. The company touts its speed, accuracy, and safety, though the release has sparked controversy.

Background

OpenAI continues to expand its AI capabilities beyond chatbots into autonomous agents that can interact with computers and browsers directly. The launch comes amid growing competition in the AI agent space.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Sep 4, 2026 at 02:01 AM
Score
7.0 / 10