OpenAI announced GPT-5.5, claiming efficiency improvements and superior coding capabilities compared to GPT-5.4 released last month. The model rolls out Thursday across ChatGPT and Codex tiers with enhanced safety features and lower token usage. The release intensifies competitive pressure with Anthropic as both companies race for AI market dominance and public listing.
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OpenAI says its new GPT-5.5 model is more efficient and better at coding
OpenAI ships GPT-5.5 just weeks after GPT-5.4, prioritizing coding capabilities and token efficiency as the AI arms race with Anthropic intensifies.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline
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