# 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.
- Title: Microsoft brings GPT-6 Astra to Foundry with enterprise…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: microsoft, openai, gpt-6 astra, microsoft foundry, agentic ai, enterprise security, microsoft entra, ai models, computer use, access management, brings, GPT-6
- Source: Cloud Wars — https://cloudwars.com/cloud-wars-minute/microsoft-brings-gpt-6-astra-to-foundry-with-enterprise-controls-for-agentic-ai
- Author: Kieron Allen
- Published: 2026-09-18T11:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: microsoft, openai, gpt-6 astra, microsoft foundry, agentic ai, enterprise security, microsoft entra, ai models, computer use, access management
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Microsoft Foundry offers GPT-6 Astra with enterprise-grade security and compliance controls that OpenAI alone doesn't provide.