OpenAI gives GPT-5.5 Instant a readability upgrade while phasing out two older models
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OpenAI is enhancing GPT-5.5 Instant for improved readability while discontinuing the Canvas feature. The older o3 and GPT-4.5 models will be retired by August 2026, affecting users of ChatGPT.
Key Points
- GPT-5.5 Instant will provide more natural responses in chat.
- Canvas feature is being phased out in the latest models.
- Older o3 and GPT-4.5 models will be retired by August 2026.
- Writing and coding tasks will now run directly in chat.
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From source RSS / original summaryOpenAI is updating GPT-5. 5 Instant for more natural responses and dropping the Canvas feature from its latest models. Writing and coding tasks will run directly in the chat instead. The company is also retiring the older o3 and GPT-4. 5 models from ChatGPT, with both shutting down by August 2026 at the latest. The article OpenAI gives GPT-5. 5 Instant a readability upgrade while phasing out two older models appeared first on The Decoder.
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