ChatGPT Work Launch
OpenAI launches a new model and office tool after delays tied to White House security concerns.
July 9, 2026 · Updated Jul 9, 8:16pm ET
The VergeOpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 after government greenlight — and announces ‘ChatGPT Work’
CNBCOpenAI's newest AI model is 54% more token efficient on agentic coding, Altman tells CNBC
Fox BusinessOpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work to automate workplace tasks as AI race intensifies
The GuardianOpenAI releases latest ChatGPT model after delay over White House cybersecurity concerns
TechCrunchOpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the 'preferred model' for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter
ARS TechnicaOpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you
Business InsiderOpenAI is making its biggest play for the office
CNETOpenAI's Powerful New ChatGPT-5.6 Is Ready for You
GizmodoOpenAI Just Canât Beat This TikToker
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What happened
OpenAI on Thursday began rolling out GPT-5.6, a new model family with Sol, Terra and Luna variants, to ChatGPT, Codex and the OpenAI API, with global availability expected within 24 hours. It also introduced ChatGPT Work, an enterprise mode that connects to workplace apps and files to automate multi-step tasks, and is merging Codex into the ChatGPT desktop app. Sam Altman
Sam AltmanAmerican entrepreneur and investor (born 1985) said Sol delivers a 54% token-efficiency improvement on agentic coding tasks and is “as good or better” than competing models.
