GPT-6 Astra Breaks a 108-Year-Old WWI Cipher—And Raises Hard Questions

GPT-6 Astra Breaks a 108-Year-Old WWI Cipher—And Raises Hard Questions

OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra reportedly deciphered a 108-year-old WWI German radio cipher, producing plaintext that aligns with Royal Navy records—yet the method behind the solve remains a mystery.

September 21, 2026 · 4 min · 641 words · Rajesh