Is OpenAI testing 'Aurora' image models?

UnconfirmedLast checked Oct 19, 2026· OpenAI· First seen Oct 18

Unconfirmed. Three 'Aurora' alpha models briefly appeared in OpenAI's API and in Arena tests, per TestingCatalog; OpenAI has not commented.

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Oct 18
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TestingCatalog reports three 'Aurora' alpha image models briefly appeared in OpenAI's API and turned up in Arena tests. OpenAI has not commented.
Source: TestingCatalog

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