Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is not just a buzzword, but a frontier that long seemed the stuff of science fiction. A system capable of solving intellectual tasks at a human level, and possibly even surpassing it, has now become a reality. With the release of GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI has not merely introduced another chatbot update, but has taken a bold step toward what it itself calls the "era of AGI." And although it officially avoids loud labels, the demonstration of the model's capabilities speaks for itself.
In theory, AGI reads legal documents, writes articles, solves complex mathematical problems, plans trips, and masters new software—all at the same time. This is exactly the kind of work OpenAI showcased in the GPT-6 demo: Astra can do much more than just answer questions. It works on a computer, navigates websites, launches programs, and completes lengthy tasks with almost no prompting.
Key advantages of ChatGPT 6.0 Astra
Astra shows the greatest progress where neural networks previously most often fell short—in autonomous actions. My tests and internal benchmarks show an impressive leap in performance.
Comparative results table (based on OpenAI's internal measurements and vendor data):
| What is tested | GPT-6 Astra | GPT-5.6 Sol | Claude Fable 5.1 |
| Executing complex multi-step tasks | 41.4% | 18.1% | 31.4% |
| Advanced programming | 74.1% | 70.8% | 67.4% |
| Scientific computing | 64.6% | 22.4% | 52.6% |
| Very complex mathematics | 97.6% | 83.0% | 87.8% |
| Converting images into 3D designs | 95.9% | 83.3% | 84.3% |
However, it is worth noting that these comparisons are built on OpenAI's own measurements and competitor data, so independent tests are still ahead. Nevertheless, the gap in categories such as "complex mathematics" and "scientific computing" is impressive.
What will a ChatGPT user get in practice? Astra is designed to perform tasks directly on behalf of the user. The new model browses websites, fills out forms, works with spreadsheets, and handles complex tasks faster than previous versions. Additionally, it is the first OpenAI model to reach an internal "critical" threshold for cybersecurity.
What the $20 ChatGPT subscription offers
Astra is starting to be rolled out to corporate clients and cybersecurity specialists. In the coming days, access will become available to subscribers of the Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans. A free version is not yet planned.
The ChatGPT Plus plan at $20 per month becomes even more attractive: standard Astra is included in the subscription under the same terms. The extended Astra Pro version will only be available to Pro, Business, and Enterprise clients.
Has Astra become Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? OpenAI has not officially commented on this. Company President Greg Brockman called AGI a "gray, blurry thing," but allowed that over time, this very model might be called the "point where AGI arrived."
Reasons for skepticism remain. Astra's impressive result on the ARC-AGI-3 test was boosted by auxiliary features: OpenAI built an agent around the model with memory and access to tools. Because of this, Astra's pure capabilities cannot be separated from the system operating around it.
Creativity will still remain with humans for now. But Astra brings ChatGPT closer to a tool that increasingly does not just suggest, but does the work for you.
My take: this release is not just an evolution of chatbots, but a paradigm shift. We are moving from "advisor" to "executor." However, for the crypto industry and stock markets, this means a new wave of automation and, possibly, new risks related to cybersecurity. Keep an eye on developments—this is changing the game.