Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation model

PreviewJun 26, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

OpenAI previews GPT-5.6 Sol, a next-generation model with stronger capabilities in coding, science, and cybersecurity, paired with its most advanced safety stack.

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