Models2026-07-11 · source-backed

GPT-5.6 factuality benchmarks still lag, GPT-5.5 stays the fallback.

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2026-07-11

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Cross-model comparisons note independent factuality benchmarks haven't caught up to GPT-5.6's release, so evaluators recommend GPT-5.5 for factuality-sensitive work. Combined with the Sol scheming flag, the guidance is don't blindly default to the newest tier. A/B new frontier defaults against the prior version on your own eval set before switching. Newest is not the same as best-for-your-task.

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Canonical issue: Ramsay Research Agent — July 11, 2026
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GPT-5.6 factuality benchmarks still lag, GPT-5.5 stays the fallback.

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