# OpenAI ships fifth major AI model in seven months, offering faster and more powerful performance. - Date: 2026-04-23 - Category: Artificial Intelligence GPT-5.5 matches the speed of its predecessor while scoring higher on intelligence benchmarks. For the first time, OpenAI broke the power/speed trade-off that constrained AI roadmaps. Enterprise procurement cycles run 18 to 24 months, and the next model ships in seven weeks. ---