AnalysisAI ModelsJuly 10, 2026

OpenAI used GPT-5.6 Soul to autonomously post-train Luna model

OpenAI used GPT-5.6 Soul, one of its most capable models, to autonomously post-train the smaller Luna model. The larger model generated training data, evaluated outputs, and shaped Luna's behavior with minimal human involvement. This is a real-world example of recursive self-improvement in AI.

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