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OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9
OpenAI is set to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9, after initially limiting access to a small group of trusted partners due to regulatory requests from the Trump administration. The new model series introduces three variants: Sol, Luna, and Terra, designed for different usages and pricing tiers. OpenAI's compliance with government review processes was deemed necessary to ensure timely public access to its latest technology.
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Published 8 Jul 2026, 09:25 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- GPT-5.6 variants include Sol, Luna, and Terra.
- Sol is OpenAI's strongest model, while Luna is the lowest cost.
- Initial release restricted to government-approved partners.
- OpenAI complied with Trump administration's AI cybersecurity order.
- Public launch scheduled for July 9.
Interesting facts
- The introduction of Terra allows access to performance similar to GPT-5.5 at a reduced cost.
- OpenAI's compliance with government standards is meant to expedite model releases.
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