OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family: Luna, Terra, Sol with performance and pricing improvements
Launch of GPT-5.6 Family
FAQ
What is the GPT-5.6 family?
It is OpenAI's latest publicly available model family, consisting of three sizes: Luna (smallest and cheapest), Terra (medium), and Sol (largest and most powerful).
How does GPT-5.6 compare to Claude Fable 5?
GPT-5.6 Sol outperforms Claude Fable 5 on Agents' Last Exam by 13.1 points, but Fable 5 leads on SWE-Bench Pro (80% vs 64.6%).
Should MENA teams adopt GPT-5.6 now?
Yes, especially for long-running agentic tasks, as the models offer better performance at lower cost, making them suitable for enterprises seeking efficiency.
What are the new API features in GPT-5.6?
They include Programmatic Tool Calling, Multi-agent, and Prompt cache breakpoints.
Source: Simon Willison (LLM & tools)
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