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GPT-5.6 lands in three tiers, but access stays tight
Jul 23, 2026SOURCE: frontiernews.ai
SO WHAT
The window is still open, but the center of gravity is moving toward controlled access rather than broad empowerment.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 arrives with three new tiers, but the rollout is restricted. The signal is less launch than filtration: capability advances while distribution remains gated.
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