{
  "id": 9467439,
  "title": "OpenAI's Astra model went for a drive and no one died",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/openais-astra-model-went-for-a-drive-and-no-one-died",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:54:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/09/24/openais-astra-model-went-for-a-drive-and-no-one-died/5298715"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra model successfully drove a car around a set of cones in a parking lot, marking a significant milestone in the field of generative AI. The model completed the course in just 5 minutes and 22 seconds, despite being one of the most expensive attempts to date. Researchers Tobias Gessler, Aditya Ramabadran, and Simon Mahns spent $7.74 to generate 6.6 million tokens for inference, costing ~$92.47 per mile. Despite the high cost, the researchers found that specialized driving models are still preferred for real-world applications, with GPT-6 Astra needing datacenter GPUs for inference. However, the study suggests that as technology improves, general-purpose models like GPT-6 Astra may become more capable and potentially fulfill driving tasks in the future.",
  "summary": "First LLM to pass test did it in a parking lot at snail's pace, at considerable expense, but it still counts for something",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "OpenAI's Astra model went for a drive and no one died",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/openais-astra-model-went-for-a-drive-and-no-one-died-9471135",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:54:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tech in Asia",
        "title": "Airbnb expands deal with OpenAI for GPT-6 Astra access",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/airbnb-expands-deal-with-openai-for-gpt-6-astra-access",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:31:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}