Introducing GPT-5.5
If you use ChatGPT for research-style tasks — pulling together information and getting a synthesised answer — this new flagship model should handle it noticeably better, and it's now the default, so no action is needed to benefit.
What changed
Source summary
OpenAI released GPT-5.5, its new flagship model, with major gains in agentic coding, computer use, and research tasks while matching the prior model's speed.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
If you use ChatGPT for research-style tasks — pulling together information and getting a synthesised answer — this new flagship model should handle it noticeably better, and it's now the default, so no action is needed to benefit.
What to try next
No action needed: GPT-5.5 is now the default in ChatGPT, so your next research-style question should already get a stronger answer.
Source & availability
This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.
Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.
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