# OpenAI unveils GPT 5.5, a new artificial intelligence model.

*genai · news · 2026-04-23 · The Mercury News*

## Key points

- OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.5, designed to handle complex tasks with minimal user direction.
- GPT-5.5 can independently use email, spreadsheets, calendars, and other applications on a computer.
- OpenAI plans to use GPT-5.5 to power a new super app combining chatbot, coding, and browsing tools.
- GPT-5.5 will be accessible to paid users of ChatGPT and Codex starting Thursday.
- The model aims to act as a research partner, capable of stress-testing scientific arguments and automating research.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Anthropic

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