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# OpenAI says GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly on Thursday; a source says the US Department of Commerce cleared a broad rollout (Axios)

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.techmeme.com/260707/p45#a260707p45  

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## Overview

Axios: OpenAI says GPT-5.6 Sol, along with Terra and Luna, will launch publicly on Thursday; a source says the US Department of Commerce cleared a broad rollout &mdash; The U.S. Department of Commerce has given OpenAI the green light for a broad launch of its advanced GPT-5.6 model, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to Axios Tuesday.

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