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OpenAI release history

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Every OpenAI release we have tracked, newest first. Each entry links to the original announcement.

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Releases tracked
November 3, 2026
Most recent
October 28, 2026
First tracked
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Too early to say

We have only tracked 2 releases from OpenAI so far. This history fills in as they ship.

Release timeline

November 20261 release

  1. November 3, 2026

    Rewarding defenders with bigger bug bounties

    OpenAI raised its Security Bug Bounty rewards. The program now includes bonuses for report quality, researcher loyalty, and priority campaigns.

    Why it matters: Higher payouts and structured bonuses alter the financial incentives for independent researchers, which may accelerate vulnerability disclosure turnaround times for practitioners tracking the platform's security posture.

October 20261 release

  1. October 28, 2026

    OpenAI models: Every model (including GPT-6.1) and what it's best for

    OpenAI released the GPT-6 series two months after GPT-5.6, which followed GPT-5.5 less than three months earlier. These rapid point releases illustrate OpenAI's shift toward frequent model updates rather than larger, spaced releases.

    Why it matters: Frequent model releases increase integration effort for developers, requiring continuous adaptation of downstream pipelines and potential version compatibility checks.

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