Criticism: OpenAI spends on Messi marketing instead of GPT-6.1 Astra compute

A user mocks OpenAI for spending on a Messi promotional post instead of the compute meant for GPT-6.1 Astra, rather than winning users back with a better model.

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@vikktorrrreArchived 5 days agoOriginally posted 2026.10.23

Veee @vikktorrrreOriginally posted 2026.10.23

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There goes the capital for compute meant to power GPT-6.1 Astra. 🥀 OpenAI is spending more money on marketing by getting Messi on a post than trying to win users back with a better model release.

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