OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, Figure's robotics deal & more
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra setting new AGI benchmarks, while robotics leader Figure secures a multi-billion-dollar compute deal to scale physical AI. Meanwhile, regulatory pushback grows as Quebec courts and New York City schools move to restrict generative AI across public institutions. Full edition: https://tech.pibrief.com/editions/2026-09-06
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