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The New Stack·Jul 29·5 min read
OpenAI fixed GPT-5.6 Sol’s most frustrating flaw: Burning limits while it waits
TL;DR
OpenAI has addressed a significant issue in GPT-5.6 Sol, where users were rapidly exhausting their usage limits while waiting for tasks to complete. The update enhances session duration by approximately 18%, improving user experience.
✦ Why It Matters
Review your usage limits and adjust your coding tasks to optimize performance with GPT-5.6 Sol.
Key Takeaways
- Monitor your token usage closely during long coding sessions.
- Utilize the new backend improvements for better efficiency.
- Be aware of how tool calls impact your usage limits.
- Adjust your workflows to minimize waiting times for tools.
How It Works
GPT-5.6 Sol's 'code mode' allows it to perform multiple tool calls simultaneously while managing complex workflows, which increases its token consumption during idle wait times.