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AI & ChatGPT Central

In today’s edition, we’re breaking down GPT-5.5 and why it matters. OpenAI calls it a new class of intelligence for real work.

The best part is not a flashy feature. It is fewer retries, better tool use, and smoother workflows.

After months of momentum from Anthropic, the vibe is shifting again.

If you write, analyze, research, or ship code with AI, this is a real upgrade.
Let’s get into what changed, and how to use it today.

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👩🏻 Kris & The AI Central Team

What Changed in GPT-5.5 ⤵️

Check out my overview here:

AI Central - GPT-5.5 Release What Changed.pdf

AI Central - GPT-5.5 Release What Changed.pdf

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GPT-5.5 is not a reinvention. It is a refinement that removes friction.

OpenAI says it matches GPT-5.4 latency, while jumping in capability. That means the upgrade shows up in your daily tasks. Less babysitting. More completion.

Two proof points matter. First, GPT-5.5 hit 82.7% on Terminal-Bench 2.0. That benchmark rewards planning, iteration, and tool coordination.
Second, OpenAI priced the API at $5 per million input tokens. Output is $30 per million.

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