The new model will be released Thursday.

OpenAI expects to do a wide release of GPT 5.6 this week following additional testing.

OpenAI will launch its GPT-5.6 models globally this Thursday. Release by July 31, 2026 is at 98.8% YES.

OpenAI expects to release GPT 5.6 more widely this week following additional testing and meetings with U.S. government officials