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

Sol is the flagship model with a step-function improvement over GPT-5.5, priced at $5/$30. Terra delivers GPT-5.5-level performance at $2.5/$15, and Luna is the most cost-efficient at $1/$6. The models are rolling out across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API starting today.
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GPT-5.6: Frontier intelligence that scales with your ambitionopenai.com
RT @OpenAIDevs: GPT-5.6 is here. Codex is now available inside ChatGPT. And we know developers will...x.com
Meet GPT-5.6youtube.com
Quoting OpenAIsimonwillison.net
GPT-5.6: The System Cardthezvi.substack.com
GPT-5.6 Soul, Terra, and Luna: What the Three Model Tiers Mean for Buildersmindstudio.ai
June delays 5.6reddit.com