Sam Altman Reveals GPT-5.5 Planned Its Own Launch Party for May 5

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At Stripe Sessions, Altman revealed that GPT-5.5 requested to plan its own debut party — choosing May 5 at 5:55pm, requesting short speeches, a toast from its creators (emphasizing it did not want to give a toast itself), and a feedback station where attendees could submit ideas for GPT-5.6. Codex handled guest selection and registration filled immediately. Altman said 'We're going to do it' but noted 'it was a strange thing.'