❯ OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly gray-test new models, but neither GPT-6 Sol nor Opus 5.2 is official

Two gray-test rumorsCommunity tests and third-party reports claim OpenAI is selectively routing users to GPT-6 Sol, while Anthropic is testing a suspected Opus 5.2 inside Claude Code. Neither company has published the model name, pricing, system card or availability. Knowledge cutoffs, front-end animations and 3D demos are identification clues, not proof of an official version.

Uneven evidenceOpus 5.2 allegedly still appears as Opus 5 and reaches only some Claude Code users. GPT-6 Sol is portrayed as a cheaper, higher-volume follow-on to Astra. Claims about IPO promotion, a revived $200 subscription and release this week remain unconfirmed. One firm date is OpenAI’s plan to retire GPT-5.5 on October 14 across ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex.

Do not ship on rumorsA gray test can precede a release, but it can also be a routing experiment or an internal checkpoint. Developers should not change production plans based on uncontrolled demos. Actionable information arrives only when model identifiers, API pricing and migration guidance appear together. Until then, the tests signal product cadence, not a finished launch.

▪ SIGNALGray-test rumors can hint at timing, but production migration must wait for system cards and API documentation.