GPT-6 Astra Deploys Local Agents, Sparking a CPU Windfall

OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra reportedly operates as a native computer operator by spawning sub-agents that run on local CPUs to automate tasks across browsers and apps, test variations in parallel, and manage workflows—shifting substantial compute from the cloud to client hardware and potentially boosting demand for Intel/AMD CPUs. The architecture aims to be robust against doom loops and may complicate model distillation, with industry chatter also mentioning sandbox/security considerations.