OpenAI released a guide explaining how to use GPT-6, its latest artificial intelligence models, for developers and organisations building educational tools. The guide covers choosing the right model, writing effective instructions, managing costs, and preparing systems for real-world deployment. OpenAI offers three GPT-6 models: Astra (most powerful), Sol (for complex tasks like coding), and Luna (for routine work).
The release addresses a practical gap: different models perform differently depending on the task, so tools optimised for one subject or function may not work well for another. The guide also notes that AI now handles ambiguous instructions better, meaning simpler, more natural prompts often outperform over-detailed ones.
What changes for school AI tools
- Educational technology may become faster and cheaper to run as schools adopt GPT-6 models suitable for their needs.
- Sol and Luna models are designed for specific tasks like coding or routine work, so schools need to match the model to the subject or function.
- Students can use clearer, more natural language when prompting AI rather than writing overly detailed instructions.
Before your school adopts new AI tools
- Ask your child's school which GPT-6 models (Astra, Sol, or Luna) power any new AI tools and whether they tested them for specific subjects.
- Review whether your child receives guidance on writing clear, natural prompts instead of over-explaining requests to AI systems.