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

Double the price. OpenAI just released GPT-5.5 — an agentic model that autonomously switches between tools.

Reporting by The Decoder 1 min brief
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Why it matters

OpenAI's pricing power and capability leap signal confidence in agentic reasoning as a breakthrough tier. Leaders need to understand whether this justifies the cost premium for their workflows.

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5 to know

  1. GPT-5.5 positioned as 'new class of intelligence'

  2. Agentic model with autonomous tool-switching capability

  3. API pricing doubled versus prior generation

  4. Published April 23, 2026 — breaking announcement

  5. Source: The Decoder

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Publisher excerpt: 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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