GPT-5.6 Thinking Budgets Reportedly Slashed

scaling01 · x · 2026-07-13

A cited post notes that GPT-5.6 Sol's "thinking budgets" have significantly dropped since launch, making it appear faster and more "efficient" now.

The author plans to cancel their subscription over this, adding that Terra and Luna's budgets remain unaffected, effectively giving them higher thinking allowances.

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