LaunchAI ModelsJuly 9, 2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with Sol, Terra, Luna
GPT-5.6 introduces three models: Sol (flagship), Terra (balanced), and Luna (efficient), rolling out in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API. Sol achieved a new SOTA of 7.8% on ARC-AGI-3, becoming the first verified frontier model to beat an ARC-AGI-3 game. The models also power an upgraded Computer Use and are now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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GPT-5.6: Frontier intelligence that scales with your ambitionopenai.com
Summary of METR's predeployment evaluation of GPT-5.6 Solmetr.org
RT @perplexitydevs: The GPT-5.6 model family is now available on Perplexity's Agent API. Every...x.com
Meet GPT-5.6youtube.com
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
The new GPT-5.6 family: Luna, Terra, Solsimonwillison.net
OpenAI's newest AI model is 54% more token efficient on agentic coding, Altman tells CNBCcnbc.com