We've Been Using GPT-6 Astra for a Few Weeks, Here's What We Think...

Theo & Ben break down OpenAI's latest model, Astra, and why it's their new benchmark for AI coding, computer use, and multimodal work. But it's not all good: they explain why its UI, stopping behavior, and agent reliability still create friction in real software workflows. From DEFCON puzzles to coding-agent PRs, we're comparing Astra with Fable and asking what a trustworthy OpenAI model should do next.

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Timestamps
00:00 Meet Astra
04:03 Best Model Ever, With Catches
06:33 Reasoning and 3D Benchmarks
20:00 Astra Rebuilds Ping.gg
30:04 Instruction-Following Problems
44:47 The Uncommitted Fix Debate
01:09:37 The PR Babysitting Failure
01:22:41 Why Fable Still Wins
01:30:41 Multimodal and Computer Use
01:39:29 Astra vs. Fable Fleet Data