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What is OpenAI Astra? Everything we know about the new — and possibly dangerous — new model

MashablePublished Aug 8, 2026

OpenAI has confirmed Astra, a new advanced AI model that has already solved 10 major open problems in mathematics, including complex topics like quantum parallel repetition and lattice cryptography. This model represents a significant leap in AI capabilities in mathematical problem-solving.

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