From Cloud Wars · Kieron Allen · · 1m 10s
Microsoft brings GPT-6 Astra to Foundry with enterprise controls
OpenAI's most advanced model now available with security features that could set Microsoft apart in the agentic AI race.
In brief
OpenAI's most advanced model now available with security features that could set Microsoft apart in the agentic AI race. Microsoft Foundry offers GPT-6 Astra with enterprise-grade security and compliance controls that OpenAI alone doesn't provide. Originally reported by Cloud Wars.
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra
In early September, OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, calling it the world's most intelligent and aligned model.
Shift from chat to actions
The model moves beyond Q&A into performing actions like computer use, software engineering, and browsing.
Microsoft makes it available
Shortly after launch, Microsoft made GPT-6 Astra generally available to all customers in Microsoft Foundry.
Multi-step agentic work enabled
Customers can use the model to complete multi-step, agentic work with open-ended goals. Microsoft emphasizes transformative computer use.
Premium pricing structure
Standard tier costs $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens. Long context costs $20 and $75 respectively.
Enterprise controls are the edge
Foundry adds security, compliance, and governance tools including Entra identity management, encryption, and content filtering.
“And that is what I think will draw people to Microsoft in this case.”
The bottom line
Microsoft Foundry offers GPT-6 Astra with enterprise-grade security and compliance controls that OpenAI alone doesn't provide.
