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Model creator

OpenAI

Creator of the GPT-4.1 API family and the GPT-5 line (GPT-5, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.5, and the current GPT-5.6 family of Sol, Terra, and Luna).

10 familiesChecked Aug 18, 2026
Featured ecosystems

Recorded lineage, creator by creator

Nesting shows a recorded predecessor Model Passport
CreatorOpenAICreator of the GPT-4.1 API family and the GPT-5 line (GPT-5, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.5, and the current GPT-5.6 family of Sol, Terra, and Luna).
Family

GPT-6

First release date not stated by any source

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-6.

Family

GPT-5.6

First released Jul 9, 2026

0 recorded lineage links in this family.

No creator statement of what these 4 variant names mean is recorded for GPT-5.6.

Family

GPT-5.5

First released Apr 23, 2026

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-5.5.

Family

GPT-Image

First released Apr 21, 2026

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-Image.

Family

GPT-5.4

First released Mar 5, 2026

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-5.4.

Family

GPT-5.3-Codex

First released Feb 5, 2026

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-5.3-Codex.

Family

GPT-5.2

First released Dec 11, 2025

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-5.2.

Family

GPT-5.1

First released Nov 13, 2025

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-5.1.

Family

GPT-5

First released Aug 7, 2025

No recorded lineage links in this family, so no releases are connected here.

No creator statement of what this variant name means is recorded for GPT-5.

Family

GPT-4.1

First released Apr 14, 2025

0 recorded lineage links in this family.

No creator statement of what these 3 variant names mean is recorded for GPT-4.1.

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Official record

The organization's own surfaces, and the verification date these facts were last checked against them.

Releases

Every release recorded for OpenAI, current and legacy alike. Filter by lifecycle status; the choice is kept in the page address so it survives a reload or a shared link.

Showing all 15 releases.

  • GPT-6 Astra Available

    GPT-6Astra Sep 3, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.6 Cyber Available

    GPT-5.6Cyber Aug 10, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.6 Luna Available

    GPT-5.6Luna Jul 9, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.6 Sol Available

    GPT-5.6Sol Jul 9, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.6 Terra Available

    GPT-5.6Terra Jul 9, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.5 Legacy

    GPT-5.5Standard Apr 23, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-Image-2 Available

    GPT-ImageStandard Apr 21, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.4 Legacy

    GPT-5.4Standard Mar 5, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.3-Codex Available

    GPT-5.3-CodexCodex Feb 5, 2026 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.2 Legacy

    GPT-5.2Standard Dec 11, 2025 Hosted API

  • GPT-5.1 Legacy

    GPT-5.1Standard Nov 13, 2025 Hosted API

  • GPT-5 Legacy

    GPT-5Standard Aug 7, 2025 Hosted API

  • GPT-4.1 Available

    GPT-4.1Standard Apr 14, 2025 Hosted API

  • GPT-4.1 mini Available

    GPT-4.1Mini Apr 14, 2025 Hosted API

  • GPT-4.1 nano Available

    GPT-4.1Nano Apr 14, 2025 Hosted API

Primary sources

The organization-level sources behind the summary above.