OpenAI adds parallel agent mode to GPT-6 Astra Pro for some Pro users
The update lets multiple agents split a task and shows each agent's progress in the chat screen, but availability varies by account and no wider rollout is scheduled.
OpenAI announced an update to GPT-6 Astra Pro on October 16, 2026, that allows multiple AI agents to divide a single task and process the parts in parallel, according to aitimes.com. The feature is available in ChatGPT's chat tab to some Pro plan users, though OpenAI said availability may vary by account.
Users can follow each agent's progress in the chat screen and open completed tasks to review individual results. OpenAI said the update also improves response speed and the use of plugins and tools, without providing specific figures.
The company did not disclose the maximum number of parallel agents, how tasks are distributed among agents, or how parallel agent work counts against usage limits for each plan. No schedule was announced for expanding the feature to Plus, Business or Enterprise plans.
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Quick answers
Which ChatGPT plans get the GPT-6 Astra Pro parallel agents update?
The feature is available in ChatGPT's chat tab to some Pro plan users, and availability may vary by account. OpenAI did not announce a schedule for Plus, Business or Enterprise plans.
How many agents can work on a task at once?
OpenAI did not disclose the maximum number of parallel agents or how tasks are distributed among them.
Can I see what each agent is doing?
Yes, users can follow each agent's progress in the chat screen and open completed tasks to review individual results.