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In 1979, Researchers Here Said "Put That There." OpenAI Just Called It the Future.

OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra on September 3, 2026, its most powerful model yet, capable of navigating desktops, writing code, browsing the web, and executing complex workflows. The launch video opened with archival footage from MIT's Media Room, referencing a 1979 'Put That There' demonstration, highlighting the enduring vision of human-computer interaction.

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In 1979, Researchers Here Said "Put That There." OpenAI Just Called It the Future.
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When OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra, it opened with archival footage from our own Media Room — proof that the most transformative ideas don't expire. #

On September 3, 2026, OpenAI unveiled GPT-6 Astra, its most powerful model yet, capable of navigating your desktop, writing code, browsing the web, and executing complex workflows on your behalf. The launch video didn't begin with a sleek product demo. It began with 47-year-old footage from a room at MIT.

Put that there.

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