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OpenAI halts Pro subscriptions due to overwhelming demand for Astra model

Sep 11, 2026
TechCrunch
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Summary

OpenAI halts Pro subscriptions due to overwhelming demand for its new Astra model, causing infrastructure strain.

Key Points

  • OpenAI pauses Pro subscriptions due to high demand for Astra model
  • Thibault (Tibo) Sottiaux, product leader at OpenAI, announced the pause on X
  • Astra, launched on September 3, is described as the start of the 'AGI era'

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