# OpenAI lab runs 10,000 AI agents for over 36 hours

> Third Moment Research used GPT‑6 models to keep ten thousand agents active for more than a day and a half.

Oossa · 2026-10-14 · https://oossa.com/en/openai-lab-runs-10-000-ai-agents-for-over-36-hours

Third Moment Research, an OpenAI lab, kept 10,000 AI agents running continuously for more than 36 hours. The agents used the new GPT‑6 Astra and GPT‑6.1 Sol models, plus Codex and Daybreak for cybersecurity tasks. The agents stayed focused for days and improved with use, according to the lab’s description.

## The facts

- 10,000 agents were run for 36+ hours
- Models used: GPT‑6 Astra, GPT‑6.1 Sol, Codex, Daybreak

## Why it matters

It shows that large‑scale, long‑running AI agents are now feasible, opening the door to persistent automation in business and security.

## Sources & references

1. [How Third Moment Research runs 10,000 agents for 36+ hours](https://openai.com/index/third-moment-research) – OpenAI, 2026-10-14

Last updated: 2026-10-14