GPT-5.5

OpenAI's recently released GPT-5.6 model is gaining attention in China, with users reportedly praising its efficiency even though it remains more expensive than local alternatives. Access to the service in China is facilitated through VPNs and third-party proxies, indicating a continued demand for advanced AI capabilities. This development comes at a time when China is also making significant strides in AI, as evidenced by Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model, a 2.8 trillion-parameter large language model that has reportedly narrowed the AI gap with the US. The GPT-5.6 release, featuring a trio of models optimized for different performance metrics, highlights OpenAI's focus on cost-efficiency. The simultaneous advancements in both US and Chinese AI development underscore the intense global competition and rapid evolution within the field.