OpenAI recently released the GPT-5.6 on July 9, 2026.
The model is billed as a most token-efficient system for coding,, with a 54% improvement compared to prior versions.
OpenAI said the launch was delayed to satisfy strict U.S. cybersecurity measures.
GPT-5.6 is expected to reduce compute costs for developers and speed up code generation.
OpenAI also integrated Codex into its desktop application, now titled ChatGPT Work, and bundled the new model inside.
Sea announced a collaboration to host a regional coding hackathon in Singapore in August.
The event will focus on students, emerging startups and developers looking to experiment with the new tools.