LaunchAI ModelsJuly 9, 2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models Sol, Terra, and Luna
The GPT-5.6 family includes Sol (frontier), Terra (cost-efficient), and Luna (distilled) models, rolling out across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API. Computer Use gets a picture-in-picture upgrade with faster performance. GPT-5.6 is also the preferred model in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation modelopenai.com
Summary of METR's predeployment evaluation of GPT-5.6 Solmetr.org
GPT-5.6 is rolling out in the API. Sol is our flagship model, leading in coding, knowledge work,...x.com
Meet the broccoli farmer running his farm with GPT-5.6.youtube.com
AI #176 Part 2: Plan Bthezvi.substack.com
[AINews] OpenAI launches GPT 5.6 Sol/Terra/Luna, Codex becomes ChatGPT superapplatent.space