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ChatGPT's paradox of choice
GPT-5.6 and the new ChatGPT Work app offer more power and more decisions.
TL;DR
- OpenAI introduced three GPT-5.6 models: Sol (flagship), Terra (balanced), and Luna (speed-focused).
- ChatGPT Work agent assists with longer, multi-step tasks using connected apps and files.
- A new desktop app integrates Codex, chat, and Work, with mobile availability for ChatGPT Work.
- Users can adjust reasoning settings to control the AI's thinking effort, impacting task duration and usage.
- Pricing varies significantly based on model choice and reasoning settings; identical prompts can have vastly different costs.
- OpenAI suggests starting with a familiar task to evaluate model performance and identify areas needing user input.