GPT-6 Astra Users Say OpenAI's Newest Model Got Dumber. It Happened Before, Too

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Users report that GPT‑6 Astra feels noticeably dumber just a week after its launch, claiming OpenAI has already nerfed the model’s capabilities; similar backlash followed the release of its predecessor in July, when performance was also throttled. The recurring downgrades spark concerns that OpenAI may prioritize cost control over innovation, potentially dampening market enthusiasm for future AI upgrades.
A week after launch, complaints are rolling in from users that GPT-6 Astra has been nerfed. OpenAI's last model went through the same cycle in July.