The announcement marks the end of an unusually restricted rollout. When OpenAI introduced the GPT 5.6 family on June 26, access was limited to about 20 trusted partners after the US government requested time to review the models for a broader release. With preview access now expanding globally ahead of Thursday’s launch, that process appears to be complete. GPT 5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly this Thursday. We’re expanding preview access globally now....
