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Perplexity adopts GPT-6 Astra for end-to-end system operations

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OpenAI reports that Perplexity now uses GPT-6 Astra for end-to-end system management, including writing communications, modifying software, and monitoring production systems. Perplexity checks in with the model much less frequently than with earlier models, indicating increased autonomy.

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  1. OpenAI Blog
    Perplexity trusts GPT-6 Astra with end-to-end systems

    Perplexity uses Astra to write communications, change software, and monitor production systems, and checks in much less frequently than with earlier models.

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