LaunchAI ModelsJuly 9, 2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 model family

GPT-5.6 comes in three tiers: Sol (long-horizon coding), Terra (everyday work), and Luna (high-volume speed). It is now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot and available on Perplexity's Agent API. Sol set a new SOTA on ARC-AGI-3 at 7.8%.
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GPT-5.6 is now the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilotopenai.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
ChatGPT Work for Marketing Teamsyoutube.com
AI #176 Part 2: Plan Bthezvi.substack.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 Unveils ChatGPT Work Agent to Field Tasks for Hoursbloomberg.com