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OpenAI announces GPT-5.6 launch following government clearance
The Decoder OpenAI's GPT-5.6 launches Thursday after a delay forced by the U.S. government
OpenAI announced it will launch its new GPT-5.6 model on Thursday after the U.S. government lifted a temporary release ban.
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This upcoming model promises advanced coding capabilities at half the cost of competitors, making high-end AI development much more affordable.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026