OpenAI launches its new family of models with GPT-5.6
OpenAI introduced GPT-5.6, a new family of models with three variants—Sol, Terra, and Luna—designed to enhance enterprise work, coding, and scientific research. Sol is the most efficient, offering 54% token efficiency in AI coding tasks, while Luna is the budget-friendly option. The models are positioned to outperform competitors like Anthropic, with Sol setting a new state of the art in coding performance. Pricing varies: Sol costs $5 input and $30 output, Terra at $2.50 input and $15 output, and Luna at $1 input and $6 output. The models are available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the OpenAI API.
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