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OpenAI released BioBasicsBench, a 100-task benchmark designed to evaluate how well AI agents interpret raw experimental data and perform tasks related to wet-lab science.
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OpenAI releases
November 2026 digestGPT‑6 Cyber: Advancing the frontier of aligned cybersecurity agents
OpenAI released GPT-6 Cyber, a model specialized in identifying exploitable vulnerabilities and developing security patches while operating within authorized scopes.
Use GPT-6-Cyber to investigate vulnerabilities, reproduce them in an authorized test environment, and verify
OpenAI has released GPT-6-Cyber, a model designed to investigate vulnerabilities, reproduce them in authorized environments, and verify fixes.
Introducing Images 2.6
Images 2.6 is now available, offering faster image generation, GIF creation, and improved editing capabilities across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API.
Released GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and GPT-Image-2.6 Flare for image generation and editing
OpenAI released GPT-Image-2.6 Sunburst and Flare models, supporting adjustable complexity, SVG generation, animated GIF creation, and markup-guided editing.
Outbound SIP calling is now available to all organizations through the Live API
Outbound SIP calling is now available to all organizations through the Live API. Connect GPT-Live to a phone number through your SIP provider. See the SIP guide.
You can now update the tools in an existing session in the Agents API public beta
You can now update the tools in an existing session in the Agents API public beta. Updates replace the full tool list. Function tools and MCP servers change on the next model call; built-in tools change by the next turn. Context compaction now runs in the background by default. Set compaction.async to false for blocking compaction.
Community safety report and new protections for teens
OpenAI is implementing expanded violence prevention safeguards and earlier interventions in ChatGPT to improve safety for teen users.
An updated Model Spec for more capable and beneficial AI
OpenAI released an updated Model Spec defining five core values to guide AI judgment, human agency, and faithfulness to human intent.
ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers can claim monthly API credits
Eligible ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers can now claim up to $500 per month in free API credits by linking an API organization to their subscription.
Introducing GPT-6.1 Terra
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Terra, a model designed to provide fast computer use capabilities.
OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra model
OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Terra, a model optimized for visual reasoning, computer use, and natural writing.
Codex CLI 0.164.0
Codex CLI 0.164.0 adds reusable prompt presets, inline model and permission configuration, and improved enterprise MCP authentication.
Build more responsive apps with the Decisions API
The Decisions API provides low-cost, focused decision-making capabilities for applications.
ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 new countries as over 100,000 advertisers have used the platform
ChatGPT Ads is now available in 26 additional countries, allowing advertisers to reach users during product discovery and research.
Configure project-level service tier access in OpenAI Platform settings
OpenAI updated Platform settings to allow organizations to restrict and select specific service tiers for individual projects or globally across all projects.
You can now choose 12-hour prompt caching in the API
You can now choose 12-hour prompt caching in the API. 12-hour prompt caching keeps shared instructions, tools, and context cached longer to benefit from lower cached-input pricing, even when requests are hours apart. 12-hour cache writes cost 2.5x the input token price. Read more here.
OpenAI-hosted sandboxes in the Agents API now include the Artifact SDK and skills for creating and editing
OpenAI-hosted sandboxes in the Agents API now include the Artifact SDK and skills for creating and editing spreadsheets, presentations, and Word documents. Added Ultrafast mode to the Agents API. Set agent.service_tier to ultrafast with a supported model to reduce the time between generated tokens.
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Bringing GPT-Rosalind to academic research labs
OpenAI launched the Rosalind Academic Plan to provide eligible academic research labs with sponsored access to GPT-Rosalind and life sciences research tools.
Added Ultrafast mode for GPT-6.1 Sol in the Responses API
Added Ultrafast mode for GPT-6.1 Sol in the Responses API. Use gpt-6.1-sol with service_tier: "ultrafast" to reduce the time between generated output tokens. It is available to all API users, subject to rate limits, with global processing and US and EU data residency. See Ultrafast pricing.
GPT-6 and Intelligent UI for everyone
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 globally in ChatGPT alongside Intelligent UI. The update delivers faster responses with visuals and interactive experiences.
Updated the chat-latest snapshot, which points to the latest model available in ChatGPT for Plus, Pro
Updated the chat-latest snapshot, which points to the latest model available in ChatGPT for Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users. We recommend leveraging the GPT-6 model family for production API usage, but feel free to use this model to test the latest improvements for chat use cases. The underlying model snapshot will be regularly updated.
Released the Decisions API in beta with gpt-6-luna
Released the Decisions API in beta with gpt-6-luna. Turn text and images into typed answers 10x faster than the Responses API.
Building advertising for the way people use AI
OpenAI introduced a new visual ad format in ChatGPT and expanded its measurement tools, attribution partnerships, and brand suitability features for advertisers.
Added an in-product flow for HIPAA compliance support in API Organization settings > General
Added an in-product flow for HIPAA compliance support in API Organization settings > General. Admins of eligible organizations can now accept the standard Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and enable HIPAA compliance support for their organization. See the Help Center for eligibility, covered services, and configuration requirements.
OpenAI Agents SDK
0.23.0 (2026-10-01) Features mcp: add configurable MCP listing page limits (9a21ab1) sandbox: add opt-in Docker removal protection (ae5803f) sandbox: allow configuring memory consolidation turns (daa1bcb) sessions: add an opt-in encrypted history scan budget (a2fdb94) Bug Fixes avoid awaiting cleanup during coroutine closure (719c4e7) ci: update and group...
Introducing GPT-6.1 Sol
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, a model optimized for coding and computer use. It is available at one-fifth the input and output token price of the Astra model.
Released GPT-6.1 Sol (gpt-6.1-sol) for complex coding and professional work at a lower cost than GPT-6 Astra
Released GPT-6.1 Sol (gpt-6.1-sol) for complex coding and professional work at a lower cost than GPT-6 Astra. Standard pricing per 1M tokens for prompts with up to 272K input tokens is $2 input, $0.10 cached input, $2.50 cache write, and $10 output. GPT-6.1 Sol also supports Multi-agent in beta.
Fixed a bug in image encoding that degraded image understanding in GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna
Fixed a bug in image encoding that degraded image understanding in GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna. This update improves results on visual tasks in the API and Codex, including computer use. If your use cases involve image inputs, we recommend rerunning your evaluations and retrying workflows affected by the issue.
ChatGPT Ads expands to Southeast Asia and Taiwan
OpenAI expanded ChatGPT Ads to eligible businesses in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, extending advertising capabilities across more than 60 countries.
Better prompt caching for GPT-6
OpenAI updated GPT-6 prompt caching with higher cache hit rates, explicit breakpoints, diagnostic tools, and configuration controls designed to lower latency and API costs.
OpenAI releases GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna reasoning models
Both models take text and image input and return text via the Responses and Chat Completions APIs. Up to 272K input tokens, GPT-6 Sol costs $2 input and $10 output per 1M tokens, and GPT-6 Luna $0.10 and $0.50.
Introducing Astra for Law
OpenAI for Law brings frontier intelligence for law, custom firm workflows, connected legal data sources, and legal-grade controls for confidential client work.
OpenAI Agents SDK 0.22.3
- fix(core): align conditional approvals with validated tool arguments fix(core): deliver tool-not-found output on server-managed resume fix(sandbox): keep command paths POSIX on a Windows host fix(sessions): handle concurrent async SQLite startup fix(sessions): do not forward session limit as Conversations page size fix(tracing): do not cache a missing...
Reimagining advertising with AI
Explore new AI-powered advertising experiences from OpenAI, including Sponsored Agents, tools for marketers, and integrations with HubSpot and Shopify.
OpenAI API adds API key creation governance controls
Admins can allow only service-account keys, only user-owned project keys, or block new key creation at the organization or project level. Organization settings take precedence and existing keys are unaffected.
OpenAI Agents API enters public beta
The Agents API runs agents on a managed Codex harness with OpenAI handling session orchestration, context compaction and recovery. It offers durable sessions, streaming, your own tools and MCP servers, and hosted or self-provided sandboxes.
Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments
OpenAI and GSA will offer eligible federal, state, local, and tribal governments $0 license fees, 50% off usage, and expanded cyber defense support.
GPT-6 Astra: The next generation in intelligence for work
Meet GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI’s most capable model for business, with advanced reasoning, computer use, and stronger writing and design judgment.
OpenAI Agents SDK 0.22.2
- feat: support current image generation tool options fix(sandbox): prevent UnixLocal file API symlink races fix(sessions): reset compaction response chain after pop Documentation & Other Changes docs: document v0.22.1 behavior updates release: 0.22.2 v0.22.1...v0.22.2
OpenAI GPT-Rosalind is GA for approved life sciences research
gpt-rosalind-research is available through the trusted-access program at $5 input, $0.50 cached input and $25 output per 1M tokens. Billing begins October 5, 2026.
Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.5
ChatGPT Images 2.5 helps turn your ideas, sketches, and reference photos into more personalized, polished images that better reflect your ideas.
OpenAI Agents SDK 0.22.1
- feat(core): support image results in web search tools feat(core): customize output guardrail blocked messages feat(mcp): add server-wide guardrails to MCP tools feat(sandbox): add configurable Unix-local environment isolation feat(sandbox): allow labels on Docker sandbox containers feat(voice): expose streamed transcription options fix(core): detach...
GPT-6 Astra: A new generation of intelligence
Introducing GPT-6 Astra, our most intelligent and aligned model yet, with state-of-the-art capabilities across computer use, coding, cybersecurity, and science.
OpenAI Responses API adds async tool calling and mid-turn steering for GPT-6 Astra
New long-running work controls let GPT-6 Astra keep working while tools run, accept extra instructions mid-response over WebSockets, and change reasoning effort mid-conversation while preserving the cached prompt.
OpenAI API separates slow_down 429s from server_is_overloaded 503s
Traffic ramping too quickly now returns 429 slow_down, while temporary model overload returns 503 server_is_overloaded. Honor Retry-After when present, otherwise use exponential backoff.
Healthcare organizations can now connect EHR and additional industry data to ChatGPT
ChatGPT can now connect to trusted healthcare data, helping clinicians securely access patient context, medical research, and more.
OpenAI API supports IPv6 connections to api.openai.com
Connections to api.openai.com can now use IPv6.
OpenAI API mTLS and X.509 workload identity federation are GA
Mutual TLS and X.509 workload identity federation can be configured in the Platform console, with access governed by organization roles and permissions, enabling keyless authentication.
OpenAI deprecates whisper-1 and gpt-4o transcribe models, shutdown February 26, 2027
whisper-1, gpt-4o-transcribe, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe and gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize shut down February 26, 2027; migrate to gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-transcribe. The Assistants API shut down August 26, 2026.
Introducing the Admin plugin for ChatGPT Work and Codex
Use the Admin plugin for ChatGPT Work and Codex to analyze workspace usage, manage members and permissions, adjust limits, and act on admin requests.
Advancing price-performance for developers with GPT‑5.6 in Kiro
GPT‑5.6 is now available in Kiro, helping developers plan, build, review, and test software with better price-performance.
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Sol pricing to $4 input and $20 output per MTok
GPT-5.6 Sol input pricing drops 20% and output pricing 33%. The promotional price runs at least through November 21, 2026.
OpenAI gpt-image-2 adds transparent backgrounds in preview
Set background to transparent with png or webp output in the Images API and Responses image tool for gpt-image-2 and gpt-image-2-2026-04-21. jpeg is not supported.
Offering Zero Data Retention for frontier models
OpenAI reaffirms Zero Data Retention for eligible API customers and previews Private Safety Processing for advanced AI safety without compromising data privacy.
OpenAI Agents SDK 0.22.0
Key Changes Version 0.22.0 is a minor release because it adds substantial runtime hardening and tightens an existing provider configuration contract. Applications that combine an explicit openai_client with organization or project must move those values to the AsyncOpenAI client.
ChatGPT Ads expands across Europe
ChatGPT Ads is expanding to 31 European markets. Learn how advertisers can reach people as they explore, compare options, and make decisions.
OpenAI Agents SDK 0.21.1
- feat(core): add model call timeouts feat(sandbox): add run-scoped sandbox working directories feat(sandbox): allow Docker sandboxes to disable networking feat(sandbox): add Modal sandbox resource options fix(core): honor exact call approval decisions fix(core): count Responses requests without usage fix(core): close all MultiProvider children after...
OpenAI Agents SDK 0.21.0
Key Changes This minor release does not introduce a known breaking SDK behavior change. The minor version bump is for the new provider-neutral testing APIs and the OpenAI Python v3 compatibility update.
Previewing Ultrafast mode: GPT-5.6 Sol at up to 14X the speed
Preview Ultrafast, a new OpenAI API service tier that runs GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14× faster. Powered by Cerebras, it delivers up to 750 output tokens per second.
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