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Aurora Red Alpha

OpenAI

SightingRelease date unknownUpdated 13 Nov 2026, 22:07 UTC

Evidence links

2026-10-18T06:20:37.792Z · Source entry removed · OpenAI API · aurora-red-alpha
2026-10-18T02:49:39.657Z · Catalogue listing · OpenAI API · aurora-red-alpha

Alex's take

Alex · 18 Oct“OpenAI API has revealed three new models: • aurora-green-alpha • aurora-blue-alpha • aurora-red-alpha These appear to be new cybersecurity models that could replace Daybreak Blue and Daybreak Red, which are set to be…”

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18 OctOpenAI’s API has revealed three new models: • aurora-green-alpha • aurora-blue-alpha • aurora-red-alpha About an hour later, three new models appeared on Design Arena: aspen, cypress, and maple. This strongly suggests OpenAI is testing new image generation models.

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Specifications

Aurora Red Alpha is a model from OpenAI, first recorded on 18 Oct 2026; its release date is not established.

Questions

When was Aurora Red Alpha released?

Its release date is not established. Signal Forge first recorded it on 18 Oct 2026.