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OpenAI's GPT 6 Chat Mode May Still Use GPT-5.6 for Some Tiers

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Recent observations suggest that OpenAI's new Chat mode release may not be fully utilizing its advertised GPT 6 model across all tiers. While the "Instant" setting appears to be running on GPT 6, the "Medium" and "High" settings are reportedly still operating on GPT-5.6. Users have noted that the response quality and style from "Medium" and "High" are consistent with GPT-5.6, differing significantly from the demonstrations of GPT 6's Intelligent UI. AI

IMPACT Potential confusion for users regarding model capabilities and performance in a new release.

RANK_REASON User observation and report about a potential discrepancy in a model release.

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OpenAI's GPT 6 Chat Mode May Still Use GPT-5.6 for Some Tiers

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Deadline_Zero ·

    Only GPT 6 *Instant* is actually GPT 6 right now in the new Chat mode release. Medium and High specifically are still 5.6.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I'm posting this because I haven't seen anyone else mention it. If you ask GPT 6 (in Chat mode, not Work mode) what model it is, it is telling people it is 5.6. This is what it says on Medium, and High. If you swap to Instant however, it will say…

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