# OpenAI on Thursday released GPT-5.5, its newest AI model.

*genai · news · 2026-04-23 · TechCrunch*

## Key points

- OpenAI released GPT-5.5, outperforming previous models and competitors such as Gemini 3.1 Pro and Claude Opus 4.5.
- GPT-5.5 is specifically designed to advance enterprise applications, scientific research, and agentic coding.
- OpenAI claims GPT-5.5 is a significant step toward developing its unified 'superapp' combining various AI services.
- GPT-5.5 introduces improved digital defense strategies and claims a safer rollout process for cybersecurity.
- The model is immediately available to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users via ChatGPT.

**Companies:** OpenAI

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