🤖OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 With Autonomous Tool Use and Self-Correction
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 With Autonomous Tool Use and Self-C…
TL;DR
OpenAI began rolling out GPT-5.5 to paying ChatGPT and Codex users on April 23, 2026.
OpenAI began rolling out GPT-5.5 to paying ChatGPT and Codex users on April 23, 2026. The model plans its own steps, reaches for tools as it goes, and catches its own mistakes before handing back finished work. OpenAI also launched workspace agents, with one example saving sales reps five to six hours per week.
Key Points
Rolled out to paid ChatGPT and Codex tiers starting April 23
New autonomous step-planning and tool-use behavior with self-correction
Workspace agents let teams build shared no-code AI helpers
Why It Matters
GPT-5.5 marks OpenAI's clearest move from chatbot to autonomous agent, reshaping how knowledge workers interact with AI in production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
GPT-5.5 marks OpenAI's clearest move from chatbot to autonomous agent, reshaping how knowledge workers interact with AI in production.
What happened?
OpenAI began rolling out GPT-5.5 to paying ChatGPT and Codex users on April 23, 2026.
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