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A pelican for GPT-5.5 via the semi

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A pelican for GPT-5.5 via the semi-official Codex backdoor API 23rd April 2026 GPT-5.5 is out. It’s available in OpenAI Codex and is rolling out to paid ChatGPT subscribers. I’ve had some preview access and found it to be a fast, effective and highly capable model. As is usually the case these days, it’s hard to put into words what’s good about it—I ask it to build things and it builds exactly wha...
This narrative highlights the evolving dynamics between AI providers and third-party developers, particularly around access, control, and monetization. OpenAI’s decision to support OpenClaw’s integration with its subscription model—while delaying API access—suggests a strategic balance between fostering ecosystem growth and maintaining control over high-value interactions. The emphasis on GPT-5.5’s pricing and performance variability underscores the commercial and technical trade-offs in AI deve...