LaunchAI ModelsJune 27, 2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 Sol publicly

Sol is a frontier model with strong coding, science, and cybersecurity capabilities. It launches at the same price as GPT-5.5, alongside Terra (half-price) and Luna (fast/affordable). The models were previously limited by a US government request.
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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
OpenAI to Roll Out Top AI Model Globally After Limited Previewbloomberg.com
OpenAI to publicly release GPT-5.6 AI models, ending government-requested limitscnbc.com
OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 Sol With Restricted Access and Stronger Cyber Safeguardsthehackernews.com
Quoting OpenAIsimonwillison.net
GPT-5.6: The System Cardthezvi.substack.com
I was an early tester of GPT-5.6 Sol. I was asked to not share demos until after launch but it is a...bsky.app