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OpenAI updates GPT-5.6 access and pricing
What happened: OpenAI announced its GPT-5.6 family and later updates to access and pricing.
Who it affects: Creators should compare total workflow cost, including review time, rather than API price alone.
What to do next: Re-run one existing workflow with a fixed quality checklist before switching.
Gemini expands agentic and multimodal workflows
What happened: Google described new Gemini models and agent-style product experiences during 2026 updates.
Who it affects: More tasks may move from isolated prompts to multi-step assistants.
What to do next: Keep approval points around publishing, spending and external actions.