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AI CURATED HOT STORY · 11/3/2026

OpenAI GPT-6.2 Astra Suspected in Gray Testing as Codex Usage Shows New Model ID

1 reports archived1 independent sourcesupdated 11/3/2026, 10:32:47
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Numerous Codex users report discovering a distinct 'gpt-6.2-astra' identifier in usage analytics, suggesting OpenAI may be conducting limited gray or A/B testing for its next-generation model. Although the official API catalog and announcements have not yet confirmed this model or its release date, significant usage shares have appeared in some accounts alongside accelerated quota consumption. This development coincides with rumors of Anthropic's upcoming models, sparking renewed community focus on inference costs and token efficiency.

LATEST/Numerous Codex users report discovering a distinct 'gpt-6.2-astra' identifier in usage analytics, suggesting OpenAI may be conducting limited gray or A/B testing for its next-generation model. Although the official API catalog and announcements have not yet confirmed this model or its release date, significant usage shares have appeared in some accounts alongside accelerated quota consumption. This development coincides with rumors of Anthropic's upcoming models, sparking renewed community focus on inference costs and token efficiency.

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  1. IT之家 · 智能时代T2·68 pts

    OpenAI GPT-6.2 Astra Suspected in Gray Testing as Codex Usage Shows New Model ID

    • A distinct gpt-6.2-astra identifier appears in Codex usage analytics, accounting for nearly 20% of calls in some accounts
    • OpenAI has not officially confirmed the model's existence or release timeline; current status is suspected gray/AB testing
    • Users report faster quota consumption for GPT-6 Astra, potentially linked to backend routing to the new model
    • Concurrently, Anthropic faces similar rumors of Claude Opus 5.5 requests being routed to an unannounced Fable 5.5