# OpenAI — Basis completes a tax workbook 2x faster with GPT-6 Astra

- Company: OpenAI (openai.com)
- Announced: 2026-09-28
- Category: not stated
- Coverage: 24 outlets
- Announcement: no
- Group: covered
- Source: https://openai.com/index/basis-tax-workbook-with-astra
- Record: https://forck.live/items/14741-basis-completes-a-tax-workbook-2x-faster-with-gpt-6-astra
- Subject: GPT / ChatGPT / API
- Models affected: GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6 Sol

Basis, which builds AI agents for accountants, reported that GPT-6 Astra completed a 50-tab tax workbook in half the time of GPT-5.6 Sol and improved its internal evaluation scores by about 20%. The company attributed the gains to GPT-6 Astra's better understanding of user intent and its ability to adjust reasoning effort during tasks.

## Evidence

Verbatim from https://openai.com/index/basis-tax-workbook-with-astra:

> GPT‑6 Astra took 50% less time to finish complex tasks vs. GPT‑5.6 Sol and showed a deeper understanding of user intent. ... Basis saw about a 20% improvement in its internal evaluation scores with GPT‑6 Astra, driven by better understanding of user intent, including when to ask questions, flag assumptions, and follow instructions.

## Around this story

Outlets this record can name and link:

- The Guardian — OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing: https://theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/28/openai-new-model-astra-release-scrapped
- New York Times: https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/technology/openai-astra-safety.html
- Business Insider — OpenAI shelves Astra over fears it wouldn't stay in its lane: https://businessinsider.com/openai-scraps-release-of-new-astra-model-citing-safety-reasons-2026-9
- Ars Technica — OpenAI says planned GPT-6.1 is too insecure to release: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/openai-says-planned-gpt-6-1-is-too-insecure-to-release
- The Register — OpenAI benches GPT-6.1 Astra for overstepping the mark: https://theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/09/29/openai-benches-gpt-61-astra-for-overstepping-the-mark/5299743
- Digital Trends: https://digitaltrends.com/computing/openai-stops-gpt-6-1-astra-launch-after-safety-tests-raise-red-flags
- PCMag: https://pcmag.com/news/gpt-61-astra-scrapped-before-release-openai-cites-safety-concerns
- 9to5Google — OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra release over misbehavior & safety concerns: https://9to5google.com/2026/09/28/openai-cancels-gpt-6-1-astra-release-over-misbehavior-safety-concerns
- Silicon Republic — OpenAI says it won't release new GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns: https://siliconrepublic.com/business/openai-says-it-wont-release-new-gpt-6-1-astra-over-safety-concerns
- InfoWorld — OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT 6.1 Astra as agents keep crossing lines: https://infoworld.com/article/4228292/openai-pulls-the-plug-on-gpt-6-1-astra-as-agents-keep-crossing-lines-2.html
- Implicator — OpenAI Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Launch Over Deception in Safety: https://implicator.ai/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-launch-after-model-showed-more-deception-in-tests
- Business Standard: https://business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/openai-shelves-next-gen-gpt-6-1-astra-model-release-over-safety-concerns-126092900140_1.html
- The American Bazaar — OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety concerns: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/09/29/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-release-after-safety-concerns-488987
- Marktechpost — OpenAI Launches dots: Always-On GPT-6 Astra Agents That Work From Their Own Cloud Computers: https://marktechpost.com/2026/09/29/openai-launches-dots-always-on-gpt-6-astra-agents-that-work-from-their-own-cloud-computers
- Cyber Security News — OpenAI Scrapped the New GPT-6.1 Astra Model Following Security Concerns: https://cybersecuritynews.com/gpt-6-1-astra-model-scrapped
- Newser: https://newser.com/story/397227/openai-cancels-gpt-61-astra-launch-over-safety-risks.html
- The Neuron — OpenAI Withholds GPT-6.1 Astra Over Safety Concerns: https://theneuron.ai/news/openai-stopped-gpt-6-1-astra-who-checks-the-safety-gate
- Breitbart — OpenAI Scraps 'Astra' AI Launch Claiming Safety Concerns: https://breitbart.com/tech/2026/09/29/openai-scraps-astra-ai-launch-claiming-safety-concerns
- Phandroid: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/29/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-its-next-chatgpt-model-over-safety
- SecurityWeek: https://securityweek.com/openai-calls-off-gpt-6-1-astra-launch-details-safety-cases-for-frontier-training
- Gizchina — OpenAI Drops GPT-6.1 Astra Launch Plans Over Safety Concerns: https://gizchina.com/ai/openai-gpt-6-1-astra-release-dropped
- CSO — OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT 6.1 Astra as agents keep crossing lines: https://csoonline.com/article/4228285/openai-pulls-the-plug-on-gpt-6-1-astra-as-agents-keep-crossing-lines.html
- ITPro — OpenAI won't release next Astra model over safety worries: https://itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-wont-release-next-astra-model-over-safety-worries
- Techcentral — OpenAI cancels launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after critical security issues: https://techcentral.ie/openai-cancels-launch-of-gpt-6-1-astra-after-critical-security-issues

---

Record: https://forck.live/items/14741-basis-completes-a-tax-workbook-2x-faster-with-gpt-6-astra
Catalogue: https://forck.live/llms.txt
Current issue: https://forck.live/feed.md