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GPT-6 Astra: confirmed availability for coding and professional work

OpenAI’s September 9 update confirms GPT-6 Astra availability in ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the API.

Language & visionChatGPT Work · Codex · API

By Privaj Scout · Brief published Sep 15, 2026 · Sources checked Sep 16, 2026

SCOUT’S TAKE

The release has confirmed product access beyond its catalog entry. Suitability still depends on the task and reasoning settings.

Access
ChatGPT Work · Codex · API
Starting input · per 1M tokens
$10
Starting output · per 1M tokens
$50

What changed.

  1. OpenAI describes coding, browsing, computer interaction, and professional workflows as intended uses.

  2. The original rollout was phased; the later business announcement confirms broader availability.

  3. API pricing is listed as starting at $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens.

OpenAI availability and starting prices ↗

Before you use it.

Starting token prices are not an all-inclusive task cost. Check your plan and API pricing for applicable limits and charges.

What the evidence shows

Official availability checked September 16. The September 4 release date remains attributed to Models.dev; it is not inferred from the later September 9 announcement.

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