https://www.thinkfacility.com/ai-news/openai/Everything OpenAI publishes: posts, releases, changelogs and incidents.https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.154.0-alpha.46b905d236e4605eecd56a1c9ff4b5c4d48f742ccSat, 05 Sep 2026 00:59:27 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.154.0-alpha.4https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.445bd255c77847eb079302a55ba21f20c1b5e14edFri, 04 Sep 2026 23:27:38 +0000OpenAIreleaseBug Fixes Fixed Astra’s visibility in the bundled model picker and made it the bundled default when no model is explicitly configured. ( #42874 ) Updated Astra’s guidance to use asynchronous questions only when the tool is available in the session. ( #42878 ) Changelog Full Changelog: rust-v0.153.3...rust-v0.153.4 #42874 [0.153 hotfix] Show Astra in bundled model picker @rhan-oai #42878 [0.153 hotfix] Qualify Astra async-question guidance by tool availability @rhan-oaihttps://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.3c5aed2131844fff1a4c6b10fd398354e36850b38Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:02:49 +0000OpenAIreleaseNew Features Added GPT-6-Astra to the Amazon Bedrock model picker for Mantle and Runtime global/US routes. ( #42805 ) Bug Fixes Corrected GPT-6-Astra’s guidance for asynchronous clarification questions to use the supported tool and recognize that it accepts text only. ( #42809 ) Changelog Full Changelog: rust-v0.153.2...rust-v0.153.3 #42805 [0.153 hotfix] Add GPT-6-Astra to Amazon Bedrock catalogs @celia-oai #42809 [0.153 hotfix] Update Astra async-question guidance @rhan-oaihttps://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations#tracked7eadce17dea2b4ebcd6af7aa79e78edfd91a5966Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:38:06 +0000OpenAIdeprecationNow tracking this page; changes will appear here as they happen. Latest announcements: 2026-08-26: Transcription models; 2026-07-20: Legacy audio, realtime, and transcription models; 2026-06-11: GPT-5 and o3 model deprecations; 2026-06-03: Reusable prompts; 2026-06-03: Evals platform; 2026-06-03: Agent Builderhttps://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1NKFZH5EEYEREC54HNAHY3594124d54af0297f611070f13e6e17af2e48b354aFri, 04 Sep 2026 10:46:54 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved All impacted services have now fully recovered. Affected components File uploads (Operational) Voice mode (Operational) Conversations (Operational) Image Generation (Operational) Codex Web (Operational)https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.154.0-alpha.369a95918380ea500d0b74fef43349acece4b268eFri, 04 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.154.0-alpha.3https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.2eff92b3395ccbd848c5c6187d30ffb935e1362a2Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:54:50 +0000OpenAIreleaseBug Fixes Corrected the GPT-6-Astra Fast tier description to say “2x speed, increased usage” instead of “1.5x.” This changes only the displayed text, not how requests run. ( #42632 ) Changelog Full Changelog: rust-v0.153.1...rust-v0.153.2 #42632 Fix GPT-6-Astra Fast tier description for 0.153.2 @anp-oaihttps://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.154.0-alpha.20b63d068d917003c4234aa01f65589cbd2234e09Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:01:53 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.154.0-alpha.2https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.1a686a7623c12b54f125ee0ad1eb87d9b8c2d09faThu, 03 Sep 2026 21:05:14 +0000OpenAIreleaseNew Features Added support for configuring GPT-6-Astra through the API without changing the default model or showing it in the model picker. ( #42605 ) Changelog Full Changelog: rust-v0.153.0...rust-v0.153.1 #42605 Backport GPT-6-Astra model catalog to 0.153 @anp-oaihttps://github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.8.0a2327e4a04ccb3ab63becf2bdd79ae8641e8408bThu, 03 Sep 2026 19:50:24 +0000OpenAIrelease3.8.0 (2026-09-03) Features api: add gpt-6-astra and related features ( #3791 ) ( 09f446f ) Documentation add canonical SDK security model ( #3778 ) ( 2a097b9 )https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1KWEDH417T2CF44YYHZDFCR58e4f1f00768c05e8dd105ba4d69edf6184107aeThu, 03 Sep 2026 16:55:49 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved The issue causing elevated errors across ChatGPT and Codex has been resolved. Some Codex remote control users may need to pair their mobile device again following this incident. Affected components ChatGPT Atlas (Operational) File uploads (Operational) Voice mode (Operational) Image Generation (Operational) Deep Research (Operational) Codex Web (Operational) Connectors/Apps (Operational) Codex in ChatGPT Desktop (Operational) Conversations (Operational) CLI (Operational) ChatGPT Work (Operational) Sites (Operational) Compliance API (Operational) GPTs (Operational) Login…https://openai.com/index/daybreak-for-frontline-defenders193b64a1752b733a721dd0c6f2d571c1c0f4b24bThu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0000OpenAIpostOpenAI introduces Daybreak for Frontline Defenders. A $1 billion commitment expands access to frontier cyber AI, training, and support for essential services.https://openai.com/index/legora-financial-statement-review-with-astracb3898bc730b68b020fe3a6eeb46259b3d082c49Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostLegora used GPT-6 Astra to review 41 documents in minutes, find all four planted errors, and improve performance by nearly 40% in this financial-review workflow.https://openai.com/index/playco-game-prototyping-with-astraf1c2b98fb7217f7d21613bbff7f4cb77fc4e4116Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostUsing GPT-6 Astra, Playco built three themed game prototypes from one grey box foundation and reported 50% fewer manual fixes than with the previous model.https://openai.com/index/gpt-6-astra3c0cdeccb549065b99a6a1df2bc444a888d0d54aThu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostIntroducing GPT-6 Astra, our most intelligent and aligned model yet, with state-of-the-art capabilities across computer use, coding, cybersecurity, and science.https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.154.0-alpha.12b30f4418c770bba260c82945cdbad551bc91a6aThu, 03 Sep 2026 09:33:04 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.154.0-alpha.1https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.0cc4c1461ffb868fa00104ec25cfe415aaf0d6f59Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:39:03 +0000OpenAIreleaseNew Features Vim mode now supports undo with u and redo with Ctrl+R , preserving complete drafts including pasted content and attachments. ( #41941 , #42140 ) The plugin CLI can list, install, and remove plugins from remote marketplaces. ( #42150 ) Set tui.auto_recap = false to disable automatic recaps while keeping manual /recap available. ( #42101 ) TUI history shows complete patches, input sent to background terminals, and individual completed commands. ( #41893 , #42107 ) Plus and Team users receive an earlier warning when less than half of their allowance remains in an approximately…https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.0-alpha.5.18124c42b4826b03d5ccb8399d57f62b0383f0627Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:44:38 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.153.0-alpha.5.1https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1J99EDCYED5GP2W8GZ3N2NAcb409e1dedd7930137527f16f2570335027043a6Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:10:45 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved All impacted services have now fully recovered. Affected components ChatGPT Work (Operational) Login (Operational) Agent (Operational) Deep Research (Operational) Sites (Operational) Search (Operational) Conversations (Operational) Compliance API (Operational) ChatGPT Atlas (Operational) Codex in ChatGPT Desktop (Operational) File uploads (Operational) Voice mode (Operational) Image Generation (Operational) GPTs (Operational) Connectors/Apps (Operational)https://openai.com/index/safety-overview-gpt-6-astrace084bd23fd9093c01ab476e295a9dbcc7d9bdceThu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostGPT-6 Astra is our most capable broadly deployed model and our first to reach the Critical level of cybersecurity capability under our Preparedness Framework.https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1HN7GRR6FJNWFVX2F8QMA3Rc0d4579b7cad3f7d98c0317f8a59713192139590Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:45:12 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved The issue affecting new account creation has been resolved.https://openai.com/index/atv-big-air-tourc71d877a47a7185ce8c36688aa5a9e6a24fd3293Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostATV Big Air Tour uses ChatGPT Work to speed up marketing, merchandising, and more. It even turned merchandise photos into an inventory website in 15 minutes.https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.0-alpha.69835204e2567e86540aa41f9046499cb2b706d72Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:29:21 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.153.0-alpha.6https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.0-alpha.50bfcb6fa1d7d132088ee9a7ba71af548a596a742Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:08:30 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.153.0-alpha.5https://github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.7.0ebd9afc47d73e21ea174ead3f3a22bafabd2a185Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:30:12 +0000OpenAIrelease3.7.0 (2026-09-02) Features api: update usage APIs and documentation ( #3779 ) ( 6f0da16 ) Bug Fixes avoid repeated numpy checks for embeddings ( #3757 ) ( b19c216 )https://github.com/openai/codex/releases/tag/rust-v0.153.0-alpha.432ca782c30bed0a4e5d475327fd94257105e83a1Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:05:41 +0000OpenAIreleaseRelease 0.153.0-alpha.4https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1CYZDD84XD0H56XNEV2PT98a7d8aa05567c1f18150bcbdb9981c55e6c9e90f5Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:05:46 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved All impacted services have now fully recovered. Affected components Responses (Operational)https://openai.com/index/ai-native-company-workflowsa9c46674bacf286f540e232a450f7773d1990a50Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostBasis, Clay, and Exa Labs use AI agents to improve onboarding, account management, and developer integrations. See what enterprise leaders can apply.https://openai.com/index/path-to-astra10d72cf9f5b044f8fe69a4b477e0b2dec88d1ea9Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostAstra is the first OpenAI model to meet the Critical cybersecurity capability threshold under the Preparedness Framework, with stronger safeguards for release.https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-connects-health-records-and-healthcare-sources0ff004ac6b0fac6d7a5f63bb01ad9bbd1c1770baTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostChatGPT can now connect to trusted healthcare data, helping clinicians securely access patient context, medical research, and more.https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1D6E14BQSYQA3R5CNQBB7EB88dc102c27164f95594725a7bd8a162986e1feb8Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:01 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved All impacted services have now fully recovered. Affected components Conversations (Operational)https://openai.com/index/gilbert-tobinfa55084596f4fbe52ad729dfe0b58bb808e08ca7Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostSee how Gilbert + Tobin combines CEO-led commitment, rigorous governance, and human accountability to scale ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex across the firm.https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1C5M4K0WC8PPT0Z175RJA1Ecfce41a08f58ec16dd4eaa35953f27dac0e6e340Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:28:40 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved All impacted services have now fully recovered. Affected components ChatGPT Work (Operational)https://openai.com/index/polimill9df3af5d812d3ebd154175b9ee6bbe2761fec4e4Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostPolimill uses OpenAI GPT models and Codex to help municipalities search and use administrative knowledge while accelerating development.https://openai.com/index/supporting-california-bill-advance-ai-youth-safetyc2cee10fad9ed73ec7173ebd83f02b1cf5c27b30Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostOpenAI supports California SB 1119, advancing strong, age-appropriate AI safeguards for teens while preserving opportunities to learn, create, and explore.https://openai.com/index/expanding-access-to-ai-with-chatgpt-adsffab6dbd3d12c30e0186303d432170eb43c54787Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostChatGPT Ads reaches $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate and expands globally, supporting broader access to AI through free and affordable options.https://github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.6.0201aca952a79446040437b782114cf6b7ea7081cFri, 28 Aug 2026 22:28:31 +0000OpenAIrelease3.6.0 (2026-08-27) Features api: add compute_units to Responses and Chat Completions usage ( #3749 ) ( 52421d1 ) Bug Fixes auth: harden X.509 workload identity integration ( #3740 ) ( fc3ad6c ) Chores deps-dev: bump @stdy/cli from 0.22.1 to 0.22.2 ( #3719 ) ( 4f5598c ) deps-dev: bump mypy from 1.17 to 2.3.1 ( #3747 ) ( 0b52c9e ) deps-dev: bump pandas-stubs from 2.2.2.240807 to 2.3.3.260113 ( #3659 ) ( 95f0b43 ) deps-dev: bump pyright from 1.1.399 to 1.1.413 ( #3744 ) ( 9917c6e ) deps-dev: bump rich from 14.2.0 to 15.0.0 ( #3717 ) ( 7a5484d ) deps: bump actions/checkout from 6.0.2 to 7.0.1 (…https://openai.com/index/our-decision-on-cursor-following-its-acquisition-by-spacexbef24907b0729fe9d0d2560af6bf47b083aea072Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostOur decision to wind down our contract providing OpenAI models to Cursor following its acquisition by SpaceX.https://openai.com/index/supporting-next-generation-ai-startups-thailandfd3a92c2feec0bf2aa6067a1422823c3093f6018Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0000OpenAIpostOpenAI and Thailand’s MHESI launch an eight-week accelerator helping 10 health, wellness, and education startups turn AI prototypes into trusted products.https://status.openai.com//incidents/01M1263309PD7VYV8EF95W2M2Pfdffd5e2b109af611bb5fcba7d80ffc765d68aeeThu, 27 Aug 2026 22:14:44 +0000OpenAIincidentStatus: Resolved All impacted services have now fully recovered. Affected components Agent (Operational) ChatGPT Work (Operational)