Improving GPT‑5.6 Sol in ChatGPT—and expanding access to GPT-5.6 Luna for free users

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Summary

OpenAI released an improved GPT-5.6 Sol in ChatGPT and expanded free-user access to GPT-5.6 Luna.

Key facts

  • OpenAI announced the update on 2026-08-06.
  • ChatGPT now runs an improved GPT-5.6 Sol.
  • GPT-5.6 Luna access expanded to free users.

Why it matters

People building on or buying ChatGPT get a stronger Sol model, while free users gain access to Luna, widening the pool of potential users and testers.

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    Improving GPT‑5.6 Sol in ChatGPT—and expanding access to GPT-5.6 Luna for free users
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