Matt Wolfe
July 11, 2026
TL;DR
OpenAI released ChatGPT 5.6 with three performance variants (Soul, Terra, Luna), a unified super app combining ChatGPT and Codex with a new Work mode for task automation, and ChatGPT Sites for building and deploying websites instantly.
1. ChatGPT 5.6: The New Flagship Model
Introduction to ChatGPT 5.6 highlighting its dramatic improvements in speed and cost-efficiency compared to previous models, with capability to build games, websites, and software from single prompts.
2. Three Model Variants: Soul, Terra, and Luna
Explanation of the three performance tiers available in ChatGPT 5.6—Soul being the most powerful but slowest, while Terra and Luna prioritize speed and lower credit consumption.
3. The Super App: Unified Chat GPT Experience
Overview of OpenAI's consolidated application combining ChatGPT, Codex, and browser functionality into a single platform with dedicated modes for different use cases.
4. Work Mode: Personal Assistant Capabilities
Details on the new Work mode that analyzes emails, calendars, Slack, meeting notes, and documents to create priority lists, complete tasks, and schedule automated processes.
5. ChatGPT Sites: Website and App Builder
Explanation of ChatGPT Sites feature that allows users to prompt entire websites and applications into existence with automatic handling of code, databases, hosting, and publishing.