OpenAI launched its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-6 Astra, on September 3, 2026, making it immediately available to enterprise customers under daybreak access programs.
The model will expand to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users across the coming days, according to the company. GPT-6 Astra is accessible through both the OpenAI API and Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing cloud-based deployment options for organizations.
Pricing for the new model has been set at $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens, positioning it as a premium offering within OpenAI's commercial portfolio. The company also announced an update to its Codex Harness tool, designed to enhance the speed of computer use for developers and enterprise workflows.
The enterprise-first launch strategy reflects OpenAI's focus on high-value commercial deployments, following the model's immediate availability to select corporate users while maintaining a phased rollout for broader accessibility.
