OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra as Nvidia Buys Hugging Face for $12.9B
OpenAI's president called it a possible start of the 'AGI era,' while Nvidia's acquisition consolidates the leading open-source AI platform.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a new artificial intelligence model described by the company's own president, Greg Brockman, as potentially marking the start of the "AGI era." The model is currently available in a limited rollout, with broader access expected in the coming days.
According to official announcements, the new model shows significant progress in computer use, coding, math, science and cybersecurity, with strong scores on standardized benchmarks used to assess model capabilities.
A Parallel Move in the Industry
The announcement comes at the same time chip giant Nvidia revealed it is acquiring Hugging Face, the leading platform for open-source AI models and datasets, for $12.9 billion, pledging to keep the platform open and accessible across multiple cloud providers and processor types.
The two announcements together reflect the accelerating pace of development and consolidation in the AI industry, with potential long-term implications for enterprise adoption, regulation and competition in the tech sector.
MKNews Hub · World · September 5, 2026
