OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.5, calling it one of its most advanced artificial intelligence models so far.
The company said the latest release is designed to handle complex research tasks and help improve AI systems more efficiently. The launch comes only months after the release of its previous model, showing how quickly competition is growing in the AI industry.
OpenAI described GPT-5.5 as a “new class of intelligence” during a media briefing.
Greg Brockman said the model stands out because it can solve unclear problems with less human guidance.
He explained that GPT-5.5 can identify what steps are needed and complete tasks with greater independence.
According to OpenAI, the model performs especially well in “agentic” coding. This means AI systems can carry out coding tasks and use computers more independently after receiving instructions.
Brockman said this technology could change how people work with computers in the future.
He added that in the near term, humans will still guide the process while AI handles most of the technical workload.
Mark Chen said people will act as coordinators while AI performs the heavy tasks.
OpenAI also highlighted stronger safety protections in GPT-5.5.
The company said it added advanced safeguards to reduce misuse in areas such as cybersecurity and biological threats.
Executives explained that the model is more likely to reject requests related to harmful cyber activities.
The announcement comes as AI competition continues to intensify.
Rival company Anthropic recently limited the release of its new Claude Mythos model after concerns that hackers could misuse it.
Anthropic reportedly made the model available only to selected major technology firms while security issues are addressed.
OpenAI said artificial general intelligence is no longer just a theory. The company believes models that can improve AI research may bring the industry closer to that goal.
Executives described GPT-5.5 as a major step toward AI systems that can accelerate future technological development.
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