As of June 24, 2026, OpenAI was reporting a "Minor OpenAI outage" impacting FedRAMP workspaces and API organizations with degraded performance.
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GPT-5.6
PREV GPT-5.5 · 2026-04-24
Leaked name: Bidi-1 [unverified]
- Window
- Jul 10 – Jul 24, 2026
- Confidence
- 82%
- Analysis
- Multiple credible leakers now report that the release of the next model, GPT-5.6, has been delayed until mid-July. While one leak pointed to a release as early as this week, the weight of evidence suggesting a delay has pushed the forecast window back and reduced confidence from previous highs.
Last updated: 2026-06-24
GPT family release history
Historical release interval
9–351d
Est. next interval
19d×0.75/release
Days since current model
62d
Current model released
2026-04-24
Signals
@scaling01 followed up by noting the model ID "gpt-5-6-auto" in the context of the same leak, reinforcing speculation around near-term GPT-5.6 availability.
Open source ↗There are hints of a potential late-June 2026 launch for GPT-5.6.
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2026-06-24
As of June 24, 2026, OpenAI was reporting a "Minor OpenAI outage" impacting FedRAMP workspaces and API organizations with degraded performance.
Open source ↗@scaling01 followed up by noting the model ID "gpt-5-6-auto" in the context of the same leak, reinforcing speculation around near-term GPT-5.6 availability.
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There are hints of a potential late-June 2026 launch for GPT-5.6.
Open source ↗Speculative timelines suggest a preview or announcement for GPT-6 could occur in Q4 2026, with general availability projected for Q1 2027.
Open source ↗OpenAI's chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, reportedly described the company's next model as a 'meaningful improvement' over GPT-5.5, widely interpreted as referring to GPT-5.6.
Open source ↗Internal codenames like 'kindle-alpha' have been associated with the development of OpenAI's next model.
Open source ↗A routing entry for 'gpt-5.6' was briefly observed in OpenAI's Codex backend logs in early June 2026, indicating active testing.
Open source ↗Reports and leaks suggest that OpenAI's next immediate release will likely be an iterative update called GPT-5.6, rather than GPT-6.
Open source ↗2026-06-23
As of June 23, 2026, OpenAI's official status page indicated ongoing degraded performance for FedRAMP workspaces and API organizations, an issue that had persisted for about one week.
Open source ↗On the same day, @scaling01 posted a screenshot from the Codex GitHub repo spotting "GPT-5.6" and later noted "this suggests to me that GPT-5.6 could be an even more expensive/larger model than GPT-5.5," providing additional evidence of active development and testing of the next model.
Open source ↗On the same day, @scaling01 posted a screenshot from the Codex GitHub repo spotting "GPT-5.6" and later noted "this suggests to me that GPT-5.6 could be an even more expensive/larger model than GPT-5.5," providing additional evidence of active development and testing of the next model.
Open source ↗@scaling01 shared a screenshot from the ChatGPT website showing the model ID "gpt-5-6-auto" and commented "Did I just sleep through GPT-5.6 launch?", "looks like gpt-5.6 won't be delayed after all", and "2 leaks in a day is not a coincidence," suggesting an imminent or recent internal rollout of the next frontier model.
Open source ↗@scaling01 shared a screenshot from the ChatGPT website showing the model ID "gpt-5-6-auto" and commented "Did I just sleep through GPT-5.6 launch?", "looks like gpt-5.6 won't be delayed after all", and "2 leaks in a day is not a coincidence," suggesting an imminent or recent internal rollout of the next frontier model.
Open source ↗2026-06-22
GPT-5.6 / Bidi-1 is expected "this Thursday" (June 25), with extensive testing of 5.6-Pro already done, and other 5.6 checkpoints also tested.
Open source ↗@chetaslua reported that "kindle-alpha" is the release candidate for the upcoming GPT-5.6 / 5.6 Pro frontier model, hinting at new checkpoints or a potential release as early as "this Thursday".
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On June 22, 2026, OpenAI experienced an "Increased Error Rate for gpt-5.5 model in the API" and "Elevated transcription failures affecting ChatGPT & Codex," which were subsequently resolved.
Open source ↗2026-06-21
@chetaslua posted a comparison video of GPT-5.6 Pro vs. Fable 5, treating GPT-5.6 as an active upcoming model under testing.
Open source ↗2026-06-20
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OpenAI is reportedly restricting access to its services for users in China, Russia, and Iran, with services slated to be cut off as of July 9, 2026.
Open source ↗2026-06-19
@chetaslua highlighted capabilities of GPT-5.6-Pro, including image/prompt one-shot results, a Dec 2025 knowledge cutoff, and a higher juice value, hinting at a subscriber surprise.
Open source ↗@chetaslua mentioned that GPT-5.6-Pro is being tested and speculated on a potential surprise launch.
Open source ↗@chetaslua shared new details on GPT-5.6-Pro (juice value of 960, Dec 2025 cutoff, and integrations) and speculated a Thursday release.
Open source ↗2026-06-18
@testingcatalog noted that the GPT-5.6 model family is being prepared for release, with GPT-5.6-Pro spotted in testing.
Open source ↗Reports indicate GPT-5.6 / GPT-5.6 Pro is in active stealth testing, visible to select Pro users when choosing the GPT-5.5 Pro option, ahead of the anticipated June 25 launch.
Open source ↗Leaked screenshots and first-output comparisons show GPT-5.6 Pro demonstrating stronger reasoning and understanding than GPT-5.5 Pro on coding, 3D, and SVG tasks, pointing to an imminent June 25 release.
Open source ↗@koltregaskes indicated that GPT-5.6 and GPT-5.6-Pro are landing soon, most likely next Thursday (June 25), with potential early testing of the Pro version.
Open source ↗According to @AiBattle_, GPT-5.6 is set to release next Thursday (June 25) using the lighter Kindle-Alpha checkpoint instead of Kepler-Alpha.
Open source ↗According to multiple leakers, GPT-5.6 and GPT-5.6 Pro (associated with checkpoints Kindle-Alpha and Kepler-Alpha) are undergoing active stealth testing, with a public launch planned for June 25, 2026.
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The "Record & Replay" feature for the Codex app on macOS is initially unavailable in the European Union, UK, and Switzerland.
Open source ↗2026-06-17
@koltregaskes observed that predictions for the GPT-5.6 release have shifted from this week to next week.
Open source ↗2026-06-16
OpenAI updated its data residency information on June 16, 2026, confirming inference residency for ChatGPT in Europe (EEA + Switzerland), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
Open source ↗2026-06-13
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched an investigation into OpenAI, which could potentially affect the availability and regulatory landscape for future GPT models.
Open source ↗Koltregaskes notes that the version jump from 5.5 to 5.6 implies OpenAI "needs to release GPT-6 in reality."
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OpenAI is reportedly expanding its infrastructure significantly, including a major data center project in Ohio, to support its next-generation models and an anticipated IPO.
Open source ↗2026-06-12
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According to previous hints from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and broader discussions, the next major model, widely anticipated as 'GPT-6,' is not expected before mid-to-late 2026, with some predictions extending into early 2027.
Open source ↗General sentiment from previous reports continues to suggest a realistic launch window for GPT-6 of mid-to-late 2026, potentially extending into early 2027.
Open source ↗Prediction market Polymarket shows a 95% probability of GPT-6 being released by December 31, 2026, with reports continuing to project a release in mid to late 2026 or Q3-Q4 2026.
Open source ↗2026-06-11
Flowersslop asks if OpenAI will release "something cool today," including GPT-5.6.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees in internal Slack messages that the company could realistically go public within the next year, coinciding with the preparation of an upcoming model.
Open source ↗2026-06-10
An insider leak reported on Reddit suggests that a new model, potentially GPT-5.6 or GPT-6, might be released this month.
Open source ↗2026-06-08
scaling01 explicitly references waiting to see how "GPT-6" performs alongside Mythos, treating it as a distinct upcoming frontier model.
Open source ↗According to AiBattle_, a GPT-5.6 release candidate ("kindle-alpha") briefly appeared in the Design Arena as "Kindle" (later removed), with a similar follow-up model "Levi" also potentially being GPT-5.6; comparisons to GPT-5.5 were shared.
Open source ↗AILeaksAndNews reports that OpenAI may release GPT-5.6 this week as the first fully RLed checkpoint of the Spud pretrain, if no delays occur.
Open source ↗2026-06-07
chetaslua offered to test hard prompts on GPT-5.6, confirming active access/testing of the model in the community.
Open source ↗AndrewCurran_ reports that OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT revamp since launch, expected next week alongside the GPT-5.6 announcement (per FT reporting) and a livestream.
Open source ↗According to koltregaskes, three major models, including the rumored GPT-5.6 from OpenAI, could be released next week.
Open source ↗2026-06-05
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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, following discussions with Sam Altman and OpenAI engineers, stated that OpenAI's upcoming model is being designed by another AI model.
Open source ↗2026-06-03
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Codenames "Iris-alpha" and "Mercury-alpha" were leaked in a Reddit post as potential contenders for GPT-5.6.
Open source ↗2026-04-30
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted that GPT-6 is coming 'with extra goblins,' suggesting that the development of GPT-6 is underway.
Open source ↗2024-06-23
According to chetaslua, while GPT-5.6's release has been delayed to mid-July, Bidi-1 preparations are continuing for a possible imminent release.
Open source ↗According to AiBattle_, the release of GPT-5.6 has been delayed until around mid-July.
Open source ↗›Prediction history (21)
2026-06-24 · Jun 25 – Jun 28, 2026 · 98%
Multiple credible leakers now report that the release of the next model, GPT-5.6, has been delayed until mid-July. While one leak pointed to a release as early as this week, the weight of evidence suggesting a delay has pushed the forecast window back and reduced confidence from previous highs.
2026-06-24 · Jun 25 – Jun 28, 2026 · 98%
Multiple credible leakers suggest a release for 'this Thursday' (June 25th). This is corroborated by other leaks showing 'GPT-5.6' appearing in production systems, strongly indicating an imminent release despite conflicting rumors of a delay.
2026-06-24 · Jun 24 – Jun 26, 2026 · 98%
Multiple credible leakers have converged on a specific release date, indicating that GPT-5.6 will likely be released 'this Thursday,' June 25. The appearance of specific model IDs ('gpt-5-6-auto') and release candidates ('kindle-alpha') in testing environments strongly reinforces the existing narrow prediction window and very high confidence in an imminent launch.
2026-06-24 · Jun 24 – Jun 26, 2026 · 98%
Confidence in a release this week remains extremely high, bolstered by new leaks on June 24th showing the model ID 'gpt-5-6-auto' in the ChatGPT user interface and 'GPT-5.6' in a GitHub repository. These findings reinforce multiple earlier reports from leakers that consistently targeted a public launch for June 25th.
2026-06-22 · Jun 23 – Jun 26, 2026 · 98%
Multiple credible leakers and community testers have reported active stealth testing of GPT-5.6 and GPT-5.6 Pro, pointing to a highly anticipated release on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The leaks describe a release candidate codenamed 'kindle-alpha' with superior reasoning compared to GPT-5.5 Pro, strongly solidifying the near-term release window.
2026-06-21 · Jun 23 – Jun 26, 2026 · 98%
According to multiple leaks and community sightings, OpenAI is actively stealth testing the GPT-5.6 family (including GPT-5.6 Pro under the 'Kindle-Alpha' checkpoint). Numerous sources are highly aligned on an imminent release date of Thursday, June 25, 2026, with leaked screenshots indicating significant improvements in reasoning, coding, and 3D tasks.
2026-06-18 · Jun 17 – Jun 21, 2026 · 99%
Multiple credible leaks on June 18 indicate that OpenAI is actively stealth testing GPT-5.6 and GPT-5.6 Pro (associated with the 'Kindle-Alpha' checkpoint) with select users. Because sources consistently point to a public launch scheduled for June 25, 2026, we have narrowed the release window to target this specific date.
2026-06-14 · Jun 17 – Jun 21, 2026 · 99%
While numerous leaks point to an imminent release of an incremental model, GPT-5.6, signals regarding the next *frontier* model (GPT-6) consistently indicate a more distant release. Reports and market predictions place the launch in late 2026 or early 2027. This forecast has been adjusted to reflect the timeline for the true successor model, also accounting for potential regulatory scrutiny that could impact the schedule.
2026-06-14 · Jun 17 – Jun 21, 2026 · 99%
Multiple credible leakers have indicated a major model announcement and ChatGPT revamp is planned for the week of June 17th. Active community testing of a new model, potentially named GPT-5.6, has also been reported, strengthening the evidence for an imminent release.
2026-06-13 · Jun 17 – Jun 21, 2026 · 99%
Multiple credible leaks from known community figures and insiders strongly indicate that an incremental model, likely named "GPT-5.6," will be announced and possibly released next week. Several sources specifically mention this timeframe, and external testing is reportedly underway, solidifying expectations for an imminent launch.
2026-06-12 · Jun 24 – Jun 28, 2026 · 99%
The forecast has been brought forward significantly based on multiple credible leaks indicating a release of GPT-5.6 next week. This is strongly corroborated by reports of a release candidate codenamed "Kindle" appearing in a testing arena and claims of active community testing of the new model.
2026-06-12 · Jun 24 – Jun 28, 2026 · 99%
Multiple credible leaks, including reports citing OpenAI's Chief Scientist, indicate that the next model, dubbed 'GPT-5.6,' is slated for release later this month. This short-term window is further supported by a recent hint from the CEO that a 'major AI upgrade is nearing release.'
2026-06-12 · Jun 24 – Jun 28, 2026 · 99%
Multiple leaks, including some attributed to OpenAI's Chief Scientist, strongly indicate the next model is named GPT-5.6 and is slated for release "later this month" (June 2026). An official hint from the CEO that a major upgrade is "nearing release" further corroborates this timeline, while leaked codenames like "Iris-alpha" also point to an imminent launch.
2026-06-12 · Jun 24 – Jun 28, 2026 · 99%
Multiple leaks, including a report from The Information and internal comments attributed to OpenAI's chief scientist, strongly point to a release in late June 2026. A hint from the CEO about a "major AI upgrade nearing release" reinforces this imminent timeline, with the model widely expected to be named GPT-5.6.
2026-06-12 · Jun 17 – Jun 30, 2026 · 98%
Multiple highly credible leaks, including reports citing OpenAI's Chief Scientist and The Information, strongly point to a release for the next model in late June 2026. This is corroborated by an official hint from the CEO that a major upgrade is "nearing release," justifying a very narrow window and extremely high confidence.
2026-06-12 · Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 · 95%
Multiple credible leaks, including reports from The Information and attributed to OpenAI's Chief Scientist, point to a release in late June 2026. This forecast is further supported by recent official hints from the CEO and R&D updates.
2026-06-12 · Jul 2026 – Aug 2026 · 90%
The prediction has been updated based on multiple, credible leaks, particularly those citing internal communications from OpenAI's chief scientist. These sources strongly suggest that the next model, designated "GPT-5.6," is slated for release later this month. This has prompted a significant shift forward in the release window and an increase in confidence.
2026-06-12 · Feb 2027 – Apr 2027 · 80%
The prediction window has been significantly advanced and narrowed based on multiple, credible leaks indicating OpenAI is preparing to release its next flagship model, internally named GPT-5.6, very soon. These leaks describe it as a 'meaningful improvement.' However, the timeline is tempered by a new official policy requiring a 30-day government review period for advanced models, making a July-August timeframe more likely than the 'later this month' suggested by some sources.
2026-06-12 · Jan 2027 – Mar 2027 · 75%
The imminent release of an interim model, GPT-5.6, as reported in multiple leaks (061fd38c-efb7-43b2-a91e-619eb317b3df), makes a 2026 release for the next frontier model, GPT-6, highly unlikely. Furthermore, OpenAI's new policy of a 30-day government review period for advanced models (70f7a4bc-85d6-49b2-a575-2fce7cb3204e) adds a predictable delay, pushing the likely release window further into 2027. These factors increase confidence in a release during the first half of 2027.
2026-06-12 · Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 · 80%
Multiple leaks (135b7d15-92fd-4aa8-9dc6-b8574664ac60, f27dfea0-1e1f-46f3-b6f4-61e567819d46) point to an upcoming interim model, potentially named 'GPT-5.6,' which may have 'GPT-6 worthy' capabilities. This suggests the release of the true next frontier model, GPT-6, may be pushed slightly later into early 2027 to accommodate this incremental release. Official hints on memory improvements (9dd211c5-1e9c-4417-85ef-dbbb8b6260a6) confirm active development towards future models but do not provide specific timing for the next major version.
2026-06-11 · Sep 2026 – Jan 2027 · 90%
The release window for the next frontier model (GPT-6) has been shifted later and confidence has been lowered. Leaks suggesting OpenAI is preparing an intermediate model, potentially named 'GPT-5.6', indicate the company's immediate focus may not be on a full generational leap. Official research hints confirm ongoing development of advanced features but do not provide a specific timeline for GPT-6.