# GitHub GPT-6 Astra is generally available in GitHub Copilot

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-09-04
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-09-04-gpt-6-astra-is-generally-available-in-github-copilot
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-09-04-gpt-6-astra-is-generally-available-in-github-copi

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