OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on the social media platform X to address the status of the company's 'Astra' project. In the post, Altman stated that the team is currently working to release the technology to the public as quickly as possible.

The message, which was shared on September 3, 2026, acknowledged the frustration of users regarding the release timeline. Altman wrote, 'I know it is frustrating and I appreciate the patience.' The post concluded with a promise that the rollout should be 'quick.'

The specific details regarding the nature of 'Astra' or the exact release date were not included in the provided text.