OpenAI unveils GPT-5.5, claims a "new class of intelligence" at double the API price

THE DECODER / 4/24/2026

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Key Points

  • OpenAI announced GPT-5.5, an agentic model built to handle complex tasks by autonomously operating across multiple steps and tools.
  • The model is designed to switch between different tools as it works, aiming to improve performance on multi-faceted workflows.
  • OpenAI claims GPT-5.5 represents a “new class of intelligence,” positioning it as a qualitative step beyond prior models.
  • Pricing is reported to be double the current API price, indicating a higher cost to deploy the new model despite the performance promise.

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.5, an agentic model designed to work through complex tasks autonomously by switching between multiple tools.

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