LaunchAI ModelsJuly 9, 2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 with Sol, Terra, and Luna

GPT-5.6 Luna outperforms GPT-5.5 at its highest reasoning setting while costing 25x less. The lineup includes Sol (flagship), Terra (balanced), and Luna (fast/low-cost). GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation modelopenai.com
Summary of METR's predeployment evaluation of GPT-5.6 Solmetr.org
GPT-5.6 is a major step forward for health intelligence. Across the lineup, we’re delivering...x.com
Meet a mathematician solving previously unsolvable math problems with GPT-5.6youtube.com
AI #176 Part 2: Plan Bthezvi.substack.com
[AINews] OpenAI launches GPT 5.6 Sol/Terra/Luna, Codex becomes ChatGPT superapplatent.space
GPT 5.6 Has 72 Possible Configurations. What's A Good Default?sebastianraschka.com
OpenAI GPT-5.6: AI Could Do Anything, Then It Met ARC-AGI-3thealgorithmicbridge.com
OpenAI's newest AI model is 54% more token efficient on agentic coding, Altman tells CNBCcnbc.com
OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 Sol With Restricted Access and Stronger Cyber Safeguardsthehackernews.com
This time OpenAI announced a novel math proof for a 50 year old problem using a public model (most o...bsky.app