OpenAI Codex & ChatGPT lead Tibo says capacity scaled better than expected, so GPT-6 Astra is now rolled out to all Plus and Business users (after Pro / Enterprise / Business Premium and the API). Sam Altman followed up confirming it is out to all Plus and Business users. A key widening of Astra access beyond premium tiers for ChatGPT and Codex subscribers.

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  • ✓Rollout: Astra now covers all Plus and Business, not only higher tiers.
  • ✓Context: capacity beat expectations after Pro/Enterprise/API went first.
  • ✓Impact: ChatGPT/Codex subscribers can fully pick Astra for coding and agent work.
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