In a nutshell: OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work as an automated agent solution with integration into standard office tools, positioning itself against competitors like Anthropic.
Following regulatory approval, OpenAI has released the GPT-5.6 model family and the agent-based tool ChatGPT Work. The system integrates context-dependent data sources and external applications via a plugin directory.
OpenAI has obtained approval from the U.S. government to publicly release the GPT-5.6 model family. Previously, access was limited to a restricted preview for government-approved organizations. In parallel, ChatGPT Work was introduced – an agent-based AI tool based on GPT-5.6 that combines ChatGPT features with development capabilities. The system can gather context from custom apps, files, and workflows and generate finished materials such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and web apps.
ChatGPT Work is connected to established office applications through a central plugin directory – including Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, calendar systems, and CRM platforms. The global rollout is staged: desktop users (macOS, Windows) receive immediate access via the ChatGPT application, regardless of whether they use the free or a paid version. For mobile devices and web browsers, the rollout is gradual – Pro, Enterprise, and Edu subscribers receive immediate access, while Plus and Business users follow in the coming days. The distribution is expected to be completed within 24 hours.
With this offering, OpenAI is competing directly against Anthropic’s Claude Cowork. The company is particularly leveraging the Sol model, the most powerful variant of the GPT-5.6 lineup. Sol has been optimized for demanding tasks in programming, cybersecurity, science, and for direct control of computer systems, and is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to top competitors’ models. This is OpenAI’s response to the debate about rising development costs in AI labs, which are leading to higher prices for end users.
Source: www.it-daily.net · Published July 10, 2026
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