OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched "speed, accuracy, and safety."

OpenAI says Astra is considerably more capable at cyber tasks than GPT-5.6 Sol. Following the Hugging Face incident, it is being especially cautious about releasing it.

The company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.