OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro in the API
OpenAI just shipped GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro. Here's what changed.

Why it matters
New model release expands OpenAI's API tier strategy with a mid-tier Pro variant, signaling differentiation between consumer and enterprise capabilities. Direct implications for developers choosing models and pricing expectations.
The key facts
5 to knowGPT-5.5 released to API
GPT-5.5 Pro variant introduced
Released via OpenAI API changelog
Published April 24, 2026
Low HN engagement (13 points, 1 comment) suggests either embargo lift or announcement timing
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