OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 publicly and unveils ChatGPT Work agent
GPT-5.6 gets government approval; new ChatGPT Work agent targets non-coders.
OpenAI announced the full public release of GPT-5.6 after receiving approval from the Trump administration, ending a limited preview period restricted to government-approved organizations. CEO Sam Altman hailed GPT-5.6 as 'the best model we have ever produced.' The model suite includes three variants: Sol (most powerful, for coding, cybersecurity, science), Terra, and Luna.
Alongside GPT-5.6, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Work, an AI agent combining ChatGPT with Codex capabilities, designed for non-technical users. It can gather context from apps, files, and workflows to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and web apps. A unified plugins directory connects to Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, calendars, and CRMs. Free users get immediate desktop access; Pro, Enterprise, and Edu get mobile/web access first, with Plus and Business users following within days. ChatGPT Work directly competes with Anthropic's Claude Cowork, aiming to make AI agents truly useful for everyday users.
- GPT-5.6 public rollout approved by Trump administration after limited preview period
- ChatGPT Work combines ChatGPT and Codex for non-coders to automate document/spreadsheet creation
- GPT-5.6 suite includes Sol (most powerful), Terra, and Luna; free users get desktop access immediately
Why It Matters
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work lower barriers for non-technical users to leverage advanced AI agents in daily workflows.