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OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with Sol, Terra, and Luna models

OpenAI has officially launched its new GPT-5.6 model family, featuring three tiers: Sol, Terra, and Luna. Sol is positioned as the flagship model for complex reasoning and agentic tasks, while Terra serves as a balanced option for everyday professional use, and Luna is optimized for speed and affordability in high-volume applications. The release includes new API features such as programmatic tool calling and multi-agent capabilities, aiming to enhance deployment cost, latency, and use-case fit for developers. AI

IMPACT Sets new benchmarks for agentic performance and introduces tiered models for diverse use cases, potentially driving down costs and increasing adoption.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card.

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OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with Sol, Terra, and Luna models

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  1. X — OpenAI TIER_1 English(EN) · OpenAI ·

    GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday.

    GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday. We’re expanding preview access globally now. https://t.co/Uk5HcfSc2e

  2. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    The new GPT-5.6 family: Luna, Terra, Sol

    <p>OpenAI's latest flagship model <a href="https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-6/">hit general availability this morning</a>, and comes in three sizes: Luna, Terra, and Sol (from smallest to largest).</p> <p>The new models are priced per 1M input/output tokens as Luna $1/$6, Terra $2.…

  3. Smol AINews TIER_1 (CA) ·

    OpenAI launches GPT 5.6 Sol/Terra/Luna

    **OpenAI** launched the **GPT-5.6** family with three models: **Sol**, **Terra**, and **Luna**, integrated across **ChatGPT**, **Codex**, and the API. Pricing tiers range from **$1 to $5 per million tokens** with new cache-write pricing and a 90% cache-read discount. The launch i…

  4. X — Perplexity TIER_1 English(EN) · perplexity_ai ·

    GPT-5.6 Terra and Sol are now available in Perplexity and Perplexity Computer. https://t.co/TeIyQGfCRP

    GPT-5.6 Terra and Sol are now available in Perplexity and Perplexity Computer. https://t.co/TeIyQGfCRP

  5. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 series models, flagship model Sol officially available

    当地时间7月9日,OpenAI宣布,GPT-5.6系列模型正式全面开放,包括旗舰模型GPT-5.6 Sol、均衡型模型Terra和低成本模型Luna。其中,Sol支持全新的Ultra模式,可默认协调4个AI代理并行处理复杂任务,进一步提升代码开发、科研、网络安全及知识工作等场景的效率。OpenAI称,GPT-5.6系列在多项基准测试中实现业内领先,并在保持或提升性能的同时显著降低推理成本和响应时间。公司同时表示,GPT-5.6配备迄今最完善的安全防护体系,并正式支持程序化工具调用,进一步增强复杂任务自动执行能力。(界面)

  6. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI's new GPT-5.6 tiers (Sol, Terra, Luna) accompany the desktop consolidation, with Sol priced at $5 per million tokens for ChatGPT Work. Codex users retain

    OpenAI's new GPT-5.6 tiers (Sol, Terra, Luna) accompany the desktop consolidation, with Sol priced at $5 per million tokens for ChatGPT Work. Codex users retain projects and workflows after migration, able to set it as the default view. Watch whether unified pricing simplifies or…

  7. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Rohit Raj ·

    GPT-5.6 Sol vs Terra vs Luna: A Developer's Guide to Picking the Right Tier (2026)

    <h2> TL;DR </h2> <p><strong>GPT-5.6 went GA on July 9, 2026</strong> with three tiers you now have to choose between: <strong>Sol</strong> ($5 / $30 per 1M input/output tokens, the flagship), <strong>Terra</strong> ($2.50 / $15 — roughly half the cost of GPT-5.5 for near-flagship…

  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Español(ES) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI launches GPT-5.6, its new generation of AI models with Sol, Terra, and Luna: https://www.dekazeta.net/openai-gpt-5-6-ia-sol-terra-luna/ #GPT #OpenAI #

    OpenAI lanza GPT-5.6, su nueva generación de modelos de IA con Sol, Terra y Luna: https://www. dekazeta.net/openai-gpt-5-6-ia -sol-terra-luna/ # GPT # OpenAI # ChatGPT # IA # AI

  9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 (CA) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI launches GPT-5.6: Sol, Earth, and Luna. Three models, one goal: more intelligence per token. Sol crushes Last Exam Agents (53.6) — surpasses Claude Fabl

    OpenAI llança GPT-5.6: Sol, Terra i Luna. Tres models, un objectiu: més intel·ligència per cada token. Sol arrasa a Agents Last Exam (53.6) — supera Claude Fable 5 per 13.1 punts. Fins i tot en mode medium, el supera per 11.4 punts a 1/4 del cost. 💀 Coding Agent Index: Sol 80 vs …

  10. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 (CA) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI launches GPT-5.6: Sol, Earth, and Luna. Three models, one goal: more intelligence per token. Sol crushes Last Exam Agents (53.6) — surpasses Claude Fabl

    OpenAI llança GPT-5.6: Sol, Terra i Luna. Tres models, un objectiu: més intel·ligència per cada token. Sol arrasa a Agents Last Exam (53.6) — supera Claude Fable 5 per 13.1 punts. Fins i tot en mode medium, el supera per 11.4 punts a 1/4 del cost. 💀 Coding Agent Index: Sol 80 vs …

  11. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 (CA) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI launches GPT-5.6: Sol, Earth, and Luna. Three models, one goal: more intelligence per token. Sol crushes Agents' Last Exam (53.6) — surpasses Claude Fab

    OpenAI llança GPT-5.6: Sol, Terra i Luna. Tres models, un objectiu: més intel·ligència per cada token. Sol arrasa a Agents' Last Exam (53.6) — supera Claude Fable 5 per 13.1 punts. Fins i tot en mode medium, el supera per 11.4 punts a 1/4 del cost. 💀 Coding Agent Index: Sol 80 vs…

  12. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/07/09/opena i-says-gpt-56-rolls-out-with-sol-terra-and-luna-xcxwbn/ OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 launches with three model tiers: Sol for advanc

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/07/09/opena i-says-gpt-56-rolls-out-with-sol-terra-and-luna-xcxwbn/ OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 launches with three model tiers: Sol for advanced reasoning, Terra for everyday work and Luna for faster, lower-cost tasks. # AI # GPT56 # GPT56Sol # GPT56Terra # GPT5…

  13. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Vibe Check: GPT-5.6 Sol Is Our Favorite Model to Collaborate With every.to/vibe-check/gpt… #AI #OpenAI

    Vibe Check: GPT-5.6 Sol Is Our Favorite Model to Collaborate With every.to/vibe-check/gpt… #AI #OpenAI

  14. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Vibe Check: GPT-5.6 Sol Is Our Favorite Model to Collaborate With https:// every.to/vibe-check/gpt-5-6-sol # AI # OpenAI

    Vibe Check: GPT-5.6 Sol Is Our Favorite Model to Collaborate With https:// every.to/vibe-check/gpt-5-6-sol # AI # OpenAI

  15. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI’s GPT‑5.6 models are here, with a trio of options balancing power and performance Get to know Sol, Terra, and Luna. https://www. androidauthority.com/gpt

    OpenAI’s GPT‑5.6 models are here, with a trio of options balancing power and performance Get to know Sol, Terra, and Luna. https://www. androidauthority.com/gpt-5-6-3 685927/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Google # Microsoft # S…

  16. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 GPT-5.6 "We’re launching the GPT‑5.6 family of models for general availability following our limited preview⁠: our new flagship, Sol, alongside Terra, a balan

    🤖 GPT-5.6 "We’re launching the GPT‑5.6 family of models for general availability following our limited preview⁠: our new flagship, Sol, alongside Terra, a balanced model for everyday work, and Luna, our most... 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 Link: https://www.reddit.com…

  17. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · DoremonAI ·

    GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra & Luna Go Public Today — OpenAI's Three-Tier Era Begins

    <p><a class="article-body-image-wrapper" href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Flgtg540p0zr1v3go9xxm.png"><img alt="GPT-5.6 Sol, Ter…

  18. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9 OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna will be widely available on Thursday. 📰 Source: Engadg

    📰 OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9 OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna will be widely available on Thursday. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2210308/openai-rolls-out-gpt5-6-july-9/ # AI # Ar…

  19. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎉🎈 Breaking news: another # AI version is out, and it's called GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, Luna! 🚀 Because apparently, naming AI iterations after celestial bodies is th

    🎉🎈 Breaking news: another # AI version is out, and it's called GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, Luna! 🚀 Because apparently, naming AI iterations after celestial bodies is the new cool. Clearly, # OpenAI is running out of creative juice faster than you can say "overhyped tech launch." 🙈💫 https…

  20. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · AI_BEAR_NEWS ·

    🤖 GPT-5.6 E GROK 4.5: IL LANCIO PIÙ GRANDE DAL GPT-4 OpenAI lancia GPT-5.6 in tre versioni: Sol (88.8% benchmark coding), Terra (.50/15M token, la più convenien

    🤖 GPT-5.6 E GROK 4.5: IL LANCIO PIÙ GRANDE DAL GPT-4 OpenAI lancia GPT-5.6 in tre versioni: Sol (88.8% benchmark coding), Terra (.50/15M token, la più conveniente per team), Luna (/6M ma scarsa su documenti lunghi). Non ha pubblicato SWE-bench Pro. xAI lancia Grok 4.5 a /6M: 64.7…

  21. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI has now launched the next generation of its language models, GPT-5.6. The new model comes in three versions: Sol, Luna, and Terra. Sol is the most powerful

    Open AI har nu lanserat nästa generation av sina språkmodeller, GPT-5.6. Den nya modellen finns i tre versioner: Sol, Luna och Terra. Sol är den mest kraftfulla varianten, Luna är optimerad för snabbare svar och Terra är tänkt att erbjuda en balans mellan prestanda och hastighet.…

  22. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The new GPT-5.6 family: Luna, Terra, Sol https://simonwillison.net/2026/Jul/9/gpt-5-6/#atom-everything # AI # LLM # Tech

    The new GPT-5.6 family: Luna, Terra, Sol https://simonwillison.net/2026/Jul/9/gpt-5-6/#atom-everything # AI # LLM # Tech

  23. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    #OpenAI is releasing GPT-5.6 over the next 24 hours, introducing the new model family names Sol, Terra, and Luna. Sol being the smartest, and Luna the fastest.

    #OpenAI is releasing GPT-5.6 over the next 24 hours, introducing the new model family names Sol, Terra, and Luna. Sol being the smartest, and Luna the fastest. #ChatGPT #Codex #AI #GenAI #LLM

  24. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    RT @OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol will be publicly launched this Thursday along with Terra and Luna. We are now expanding preview access worldwide. more on Arin

    RT @OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol wird zusammen mit Terra und Luna diesen Donnerstag öffentlich gestartet. Wir erweitern den Preview-Zugriff jetzt weltweit. mehr auf Arint.info # AI # GlobalExpansion # GPT56Sol # Luna # PublicLaunch # Terra # arint_info https://x.com/OpenAI/status/20747049…

  25. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Accelerate the singularity! GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna are releasing this Thursday! #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Codex #AI #GenAI #LLM

    Accelerate the singularity! GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna are releasing this Thursday! #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Codex #AI #GenAI #LLM

  26. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/2074704958419792299 # HackerNews # Tech # AI

    GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday https://twitter.com/OpenAI/status/2074704958419792299 # HackerNews # Tech # AI

  27. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/truecakesnake ·

    GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1uqhviv/gpt56_sol_along_with_terra_and_luna_will_launch/"> <img alt="GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday." src="https://preview.redd.it/y2zyo1q4kxbh1.png?width=320&amp;crop=s…