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OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

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OpenAI is launching GPT-5.6 this week after the U.S. Department of Commerce cleared it following a security review that delayed broader access. The new model family includes Sol, the most advanced version, plus Terra and Luna for everyday and budget use. For businesses, the launch signals that frontier AI releases now involve government oversight, export controls, and tighter access policies that enterprises must plan around.

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