OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6 After Government Greenlight, Announces 'ChatGPT Work'

OpenAI has publicly released GPT-5.6 following approval from the Trump administration. Alongside this model, the company launched ChatGPT Work, a GPT-5.6-powered agent merging ChatGPT and Codex-style capabilities. This tool integrates with apps, files, and workflows to generate documents, spreadsheets, and web apps via a unified plugins directory connecting to Slack, Gmail, and CRMs. Available for Mac and Windows users globally, including free accounts, these updates aim to surpass Anthropic in price, speed, and productivity.