OpenAI Debates Whether GPT-5.6 Rivals a Research Intern

OpenAI researchers are internally debating whether GPT-5.6, the new model that entered limited preview in June, has reached the level of an AI research intern. According to The Information, senior researcher Noam Brown assessed GPT-5.6 as "better than most human research interns." The conclusion could reshape how the company allocates chips, hires talent and builds products.