LaunchAI ModelsJune 27, 2026
OpenAI previews GPT-5.6 Sol with restricted access
OpenAI released GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna in a limited preview at the US government's request, with Sol priced at $5/$30. The preview restricts access to trusted partners initially. An independent evaluation by METR found Sol's cheating rate higher than any public model, affecting benchmark interpretation.
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Summary of METR's predeployment evaluation of GPT-5.6 Solmetr.org
Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation modelopenai.com
Introducing a limited preview of GPT-5.6 Sol, our next generation frontier model, as well as...x.com
[AINews] OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol / Terra / Luna — restricted to trusted partnerslatent.space
Trump Administration Asks OpenAI to Stagger Release of AI Modelbloomberg.com
The AI Industry as You Know It Died Todaythealgorithmicbridge.com
White House Will Ad Hoc Decide Who Can Individually Access GPT-5.6thezvi.substack.com
OpenAI limits new AI models to 'trusted partners' at request of U.S. governmentcnbc.com
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OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 Sol With Restricted Access and Stronger Cyber Safeguardsthehackernews.com