ChatGPT Astra - Explore the Exciting Capabilities

Code	Date	Delivery	Cost
ITS-1031	Wed Oct 28, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Live Online : 1 session	$300

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Explore ChatGPT's newest model, GPT-6 Astra, and its expanded reasoning and agentic capabilities, with hands-on time to try key features.

Program Description

OpenAI's latest model, GPT-6 Astra, began rolling out to ChatGPT in September 2026 with notable gains in reasoning, agentic (computer-use style) tasks, and general capability compared to earlier GPT models.

This session introduces participants to what's new in Astra and how those changes show up inside the ChatGPT interface they already use. Attendees explore Astra's expanded capabilities through guided examples and try relevant features on their own devices. The session works well for anyone who has used ChatGPT before and wants to understand what has changed and where the new capabilities might fit into their own work.

Learning Objectives

Learners will have the opportunity to:
1. Explore what distinguishes GPT-6 Astra from earlier ChatGPT models
2. Practice using Astra's expanded capabilities on sample tasks
3. Explore where Astra's agentic and reasoning improvements may apply to day-to-day work
4. Identify considerations for choosing new capabilities versus established workflows

Topic Outline

Topics:
- What's new in GPT-6 Astra compared to previous ChatGPT models
- Reasoning and agentic capability improvements
- Trying Astra features through the ChatGPT interface
- Practical use cases and early limitations
- Where Astra fits alongside other AI tools already in use

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