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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra with new pricing tiers
OpenAI announces GPT-6 Astra, a new model rolling out to enterprises via Trusted Access Program, with API and consumer plan access coming soon. Pricing ranges from $5 to $20 per million input tokens and $25 to $150 per million output tokens depending on tier. Includes new safety features like mid-tu
Sep 3, 2026 (UTC)Views:6
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