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

Pricing per 1M tokens: Luna $1/$6, Terra $2.50/$15, Sol $5/$30. Sol is OpenAI's strongest model yet with a new architecture, achieving Mythos Preview level in cybersecurity tasks. The rollout was staggered due to a federal government request, starting with ~20 government-approved companies.
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GPT-5.6: Frontier intelligence that scales with your ambitionopenai.com
The new GPT-5.6 family: Luna, Terra, Solsimonwillison.net
OpenAI secures U.S. regulatory green light for GPT-5.6 rollout, Axios report sayscnbc.com
OpenAI to Roll Out Top AI Model Globally After Limited Previewbloomberg.com
After experimenting with GPT-5.6, here is my honest take: This does not feel like a normal model...x.com
GPT 5.6 Sol, Luna, and Terra now available on AI Gatewayvercel.com
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna models — but only accessible to limited preview partners for now, per US Govventurebeat.com
OpenAI launches its new family of models with GPT-5.6techcrunch.com
What Is GPT-5.6? OpenAI's Soul, Terra, and Luna Model Tiers Explainedmindstudio.ai
GPT 5.6 is officially BANNEDyoutube.com
US Govt to individually approve who gets GPT 5.6.reddit.com
US Govt to individually approve who gets GPT 5.6old.reddit.com