Subvolts take OpenAI integrates AI tools into a work super app, launching GPT-5.6 Sol. Jul 10, 2026
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Developers
Learn about the new GPT-5.6 Sol model and how ChatGPT Work integrates coding, plugins, and actions for development workflows.
Business
Understand how ChatGPT Work unifies AI tools for productivity, potentially streamlining business operations and AI adoption.
Everyday users
Discover how the new ChatGPT Work app simplifies AI use by combining chat, browsing, and file management into a single interface.
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This episode covers a significant product launch from OpenAI, detailing new model capabilities and a unified work application.

Ep 816: ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 Sol: What’s New, 5 Overlooked Features and 1 Hot Take

43 min Solo Hosts: Jordan Wilson
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Summary

This Everyday AI podcast episode with host Jordan Wilson discusses OpenAI's new GPT-5.6 Sol model and the launch of ChatGPT Work. The show explores how OpenAI integrated chat, coding, browsing, and file access into a unified "work super app." It also covers the rebranding of Codex and compares different model tiers, offering insights into what has changed and what is new.

Explained simply

OpenAI released a new AI model called GPT-5.6 Sol and a new app, ChatGPT Work. This app combines many AI tools like chat, coding help, and file access into one place, making it easier for people to use AI for their jobs.

Why listen

This episode is for professionals and developers interested in how AI tools are consolidating for work. It details OpenAI's strategic move to create a unified platform, potentially impacting how users interact with AI for complex tasks. Listeners will learn about the new GPT-5.6 Sol model, the integrated ChatGPT Work features, and the implications for competitors like Anthropic, who are also pushing multimodal capabilities and enterprise solutions.

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  • HostJordan Wilson
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Key facts
  • Episode Title: Ep 816: ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 Sol: What’s New, 5 Overlooked Features and 1 Hot Take
  • Show: Everyday AI
  • Host: Jordan Wilson
  • Length: 43 minutes
  • New Model: GPT-5.6 Sol
  • New Product: ChatGPT Work
Key moments and transcript

Transcript ↗ Key moments and transcript search come with a later piece.

Show notes from Everyday AI

Of course GPT-5.6 Sol is OpenAI’s best model yet. ☀️

Every new model is.

The real story is what OpenAI did around it.

Codex got a friendlier name, a broader audience, and a much bigger job.

ChatGPT Work is not just another mode.

It is OpenAI merging chat, coding, browsing, files, plugins, and actions into one work super app.

Today’s Everyday AI breaks down what actually changed, what is mostly packaging, and why Anthropic should be paying very close attention.

ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 Sol: What’s New, 5 Overlooked Features and 1 Hot Take -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson


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Topics Covered in This Episode:

  1. GPT-5.6 Soul Model Launch Overview
  2. ChatGPT Work Super App Introduction
  3. Codex Platform Rebranding Explained
  4. Sol, Terra, Luna Model Tier Comparison
  5. Unified Plugins and Workflow Integration
  6. ChatGPT Sites Expanded Access Features
  7. ChatGPT Work Mobile App Remote Updates
  8. Atlas Browser Integration in Super App
  9. Advanced Agentic Browser and Automation
  10. Performance Benchmarks: GPT-5.6 vs. Fable 5
  11. Pricing Structure and Cost Efficiency
  12. Anthropic Competitive Landscape & Model Impact




Timestamps:

00:00 OpenAI's GPT 5.6 Soul release

05:40 Introducing the new GPT 5 models

07:23 Combining ChatGPT and Codex

10:30 Codex display options explained

14:39 Features of CHAD TBT on the web

18:28 Performance optimization with Sol Ultra

22:54 Comparing AI model costs

24:23 Why use Codex over the web

27:55 New Chatchifyd and Chat GPT Features

31:44 Automating podcast production tasks

33:20 Codex and Chrome extension features

38:17 AI model rankings and performance

40:44 Market dynamics and competition impact



Keywords: 

GPT-5.6, GPT-5.6 Soul, GPT-5.6 Terra, GPT-5.6 Luna, OpenAI, ChatGPT Work, ChatGPT super app, agentic platform, Codex, Atlas browser, Slack bot, AI model benchmarks, performance per dollar, AI execution, knowledge work automation, AI-powered desktop app, task scheduling, multi-agent orchestration, Ultra mode, plugin integration, context gathering, automated spreadsheet creation, AI dashboards, interactive web apps, team collaboration tools, cost-efficient AI, recuring tasks, mobile AI control, remote desktop AI, Chrome extension, browser automation, password management, cookies support, scheduled tasks, file access, AI competitive landscape, Anthropic, Clau

Jargon decoded
GPT-5.6 Sol
OpenAI's latest model
OpenAI's newest and best AI model.
Super App
An application that provides multiple services and functionalities
An app that combines many different tools and features into one.
Codex
OpenAI's AI model for code generation
An AI tool that helps with writing computer code.
Agentic Browser
A browser that can perform tasks autonomously
A web browser that can do tasks on its own.
Published
Show
Everyday AI · Everyday AI
Length
43 min
Companies
OpenAI, Anthropic
Products
GPT-5.6 Sol, ChatGPT Work, Codex, Atlas Browser
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Questions people ask

What is GPT-5.6 Sol?
GPT-5.6 Sol is OpenAI's latest and best model, as described in the episode.
What is ChatGPT Work?
ChatGPT Work is OpenAI's new work super app that merges chat, coding, browsing, files, plugins, and actions into a single platform.

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