OpenAI ChatGPT Update Version GPT-5.6
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Update Summary
August 6, 2026 updates to GPT-5.6 in ChatGPT add a more reliable GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users, plus a new slider to control response depth. GPT-5.6 Luna becomes the default for Free and Go users, with unlimited text chats and a new Think button coming next week.
Update Details
New Features
- Updated GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users with more reliable facts and more focused answers.
- New slider to choose how much thought ChatGPT puts into a response.
- GPT-5.6 Luna becomes the default model for Free and Go users.
- Unlimited text chats for Free and Go users, with a new Think button for harder questions.
Hints
- This release applies to the ChatGPT chat experience only; Work and Codex are not changing.
- Limits still apply for file uploads, images, and other tools.
- The Think button is subject to abuse guardrails.
Product Information
Vendor: OpenAI
Product: ChatGPT
Product type: Other
Platform: Web
Version: GPT-5.6
Vendor release date: Aug 6, 2026
Original release notes: View on vendor site
Published on updatealert.io: Aug 8, 2026
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