OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API
The GPT-5.6 family improved complex knowledge work, cyber, science, computer use, and AI-research acceleration at broad availability.
TOWARD DOOM88confidence 96/100
Why it moved the index
A major frontier capability increase was deployed widely, including stronger cyber and AI-research abilities that can accelerate further capability development.
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Assessment history
- R1Toward 88 · confidence 96
Initial source-backed launch assessment
11 Aug 2026