OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, calling it “a new class of intelligence”

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro, describing it as a new class of intelligence. This update continues the rapid advancement of AI language models. The release highlights ongoing improvements in AI capabilities and performance.

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PublishedThursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:04 PMApr 23, 08:04 PM

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The new model beats Anthropic's Opus 4.7 on most standard benchmarks.

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OpenAI launches GPT-5.5, calling it “a new class of intelligence”

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