The Daily AI · July 09, 2026

OpenAI Publicly Launches GPT-5.6 Series After White House Approval

OpenAI has officially released its most advanced AI model series, GPT-5.6, to the public today. The series features three distinct tiers: Sol (flagship), Terra (mid-range), and Luna (fast/low-cost). The launch follows a month-long regulatory review by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation to assess national security risks, marking a new era of government-tech collaboration in AI deployment.

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OpenAI's newly released GPT-5.6 series is categorized into three performance tiers. Which name is NOT part of this tier system?

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