Free account UI shows the top-tier model while serving a cheaper one
Sure_Raccoon5330 · reddit · 2026-08-23
A Reddit user reports that for the past 7-10 days their free ChatGPT account has displayed GPT-5.6 Sol as the active model. They first assumed a UI glitch, but it persisted after updating the app. They question how a free account gets Sol access — or how a company like OpenAI ships such a display bug. Screenshot attached.
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