@gifamossSo the usual advice for new Astra models is basically useless from the start. Everyone thinks you need to rein in something that goes off the rails, but GPT-6 Astra actually follows directions too literally and just… stops. OpenAI had to put out a three-page guide just to fix that misunderstanding.
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The image is a document titled "2026 Working Note on GPT-6 Astra Engineering Practice" with the main heading "OpenAI GPT-6 Astra" and subtitle "GPT-6 Astra Prompting and Configuration". It is a technical document with sections on "ABSTRACT", "Documented behaviours", and "Stop classes". The style is formal and academic. The document is divided into columns with text and tables. The bottom of the page has the text "Working Note on GPT-6 Astra Configuration Practice Rev 1.0 independent" and "p. 1/3".
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View original postPhoto by @gifamoss· Sep 7, 2026· Photo 1 of 3· OpenAI
The image is a document titled "2026 Working Note on GPT-6 Astra Engineering Practice" with the main heading "OpenAI GPT-6 Astra" and subtitle "GPT-6 Astra Prompting and Configuration". It is a technical document with sections on "ABSTRACT", "Documented behaviours", and "Stop classes". The style is formal and academic. The document is divided into columns with text and tables. The bottom of the page has the text "Working Note on GPT-6 Astra Configuration Practice Rev 1.0 independent" and "p. 1/3".
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