News Bytes September 04, 2026 1 min read

OpenAI Caps GPT-6 Astra at 5 Hours for Indian Firms

OpenAI limits GPT-6 Astra to 5-hour sessions for Indian businesses. See what changed and how Chennai firms can adapt.

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OpenAI has rolled out a **hard 5-hour session limit for GPT-6 Astra** across all Indian enterprise accounts, effective immediately. The cap applies per active conversation window, forcing teams to architect longer workflows around the boundary or risk automated disconnects. No official statement has been issued yet, but API users in Chennai and Bengaluru report the limit is enforced at the account level, not per token bucket.

⚡ Fast Takeaways:
  • Core Update: GPT-6 Astra sessions now hard-stop at 5 hours for all Indian SMB and enterprise accounts — no grace period or extension toggle.
  • Key Metrics / Specs: The cap resets with each new session; context windows remain intact, but long-running autonomous agents will hit the wall.
  • Access & Availability: Enforcement began today on both API and ChatGPT Team plans in India; no timeline given for review.
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