#18 - GPT-6 Is Here. Is It AGI?

OpenAI just released GPT-6 (aka Astra). Is it AGI? Probably not. Is it the biggest single jump in AI capability ever measured? Quite possibly.

A full deep-dive into what actually shipped on September 3rd — the facts, the benchmarks, the skepticism, real use cases, and the money.

In this episode:

📋 The facts — what actually launched (01:06) — GPT-6/Astra rolled out to a small group first, expanding to Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise over the coming days. And it's expensive — roughly 2.5x pricier than the previous model. OpenAI isn't selling you a cheaper assistant anymore; it's selling you a pricier employee.

📊 The benchmarks — biggest jump in history? (04:00) — If confirmed, this could be the single biggest jump in AI capability ever recorded, including an ARC-AGI-3 score that dwarfs last month's best model (8%).

🔍 Reality check — independent verification (09:53) — Artificial Analysis, an independent benchmark shop, adds context. Remember: labs are competing for IPOs and stock prices, going head to head with Claude Fable 5.1.

🛠️ Real use cases, not just benchmarks (17:22) — What Malcolm's own use-case database says these capability jumps could actually unlock over the coming weeks.

💰 The money — and why Europe waits (21:40) — It's a staggered, expensive model. Whether it's Brussels' fault or OpenAI's, Europe will — as always — wait longest for the advanced features.

Verdict: probably not AGI, but a genuine step change. Watch the use cases over the next few weeks, not just the benchmark screenshots.

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