Introducing GPT-5.5

Practical AI: Tools, Models & Frameworks

What changed

Introducing GPT-5.5, our smartest model yet—faster, more capable, and built for complex tasks like coding, research, and data analysis across tools.

Why it matters

A concrete addition to Practical AI: Tools, Models & Frameworks: it changes what's available to builders today rather than being general commentary.

How it compares

Related prior coverage to compare against:

  • Introducing GPT-5
  • Addendum to GPT-5 system card: GPT-5-Codex
  • Introducing GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

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