OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6, Boosting Efficiency Across Models and Agents
OpenAI announced GPT-5.6, a new model that improves AI efficiency across models, inference, and agentic workflows. The release aims to deliver more useful intelligence per dollar, marking a step toward more cost-effective frontier AI.
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