GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.3 Codex Spark Retired

OpenAI is retiring GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.3 Codex Spark, making room for the upcoming GPT-6 Sol.
GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.3 Codex Spark are being retired.
This means space is being freed up for new models.
GPT-6 Sol is already around the corner. 😏
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AnalysisThis signals a rapid iteration cycle at OpenAI and confirms the imminent arrival of their next-generation flagship model.
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