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Chinese users praise OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 for efficiency, even at higher cost than local rivals
Chinese users praise OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 for its efficiency despite higher costs compared to local rivals, accessing the blocked service via VPNs and proxies. The GPT-5.6 release includes three models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—offering varying capabilities, speeds, and price points.
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