# OpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-06 19:07 UTC · Category: Technology

## Executive Summary
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

## Intelligence Brief
"OpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats" is generating significant coverage in the Technology category, with 5 articles from 5 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.


Outlets currently covering the story include MakeUseOf, Engadget, TechCrunch and Axios. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.


This brief was generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only. The latest headlines from every source are listed below; the velocity chart shows how the story is developing in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| MakeUseOf | 4 ChatGPT features that used to require a subscription — and are now free | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5saHJUTkliRzZpTW5YUV9nTkxHZklFbU8xcHFZdjEtTG1mMC1vNld0TVhTVmZ6N1hMeG5RZTcwYXFhMXpjOWpUc0ZXZGQ2NGRWMGUzU2xWZ0tSUUNRNXFKNUhR?oc=5) |
| Engadget | OpenAI Will No Longer Limit How Many Texts Free Accounts Can Send To ChatGPT | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQUGtmWVlFR09DR3ZQVlo1YzZTZDNwNzRRQzdFdzlPUlo0dEJaQ3RILXRXX1YwWkU3VElEdElXUXJlQTdjUEc5RThhWTdEVkgtdjRxanc0VWZZM2duQ0VHQmFWYXduUG9lSWdITkVoSmZSVlZfV0M3QnZvc09HN1JFOUdLR2dSVHJQWkU4SG51dG1IN1Vfc0RNT0JSNXQ2cmM?oc=5) |
| TechCrunch | ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQRzNVMXZROTVDcTFTS3lLWHFpQi1keDdsQnVoRm40NzcyQUNiYWlmYUVsaTN5WDRldFhTRl83RGpuWjh5TVlvVk5KLUY4aV82eHJHUlNGa3VXOWRGSkktRDM4YUFZWnVDU3FzcUR0X2lqc1lSd0ZhRW5BY1AyUnF6SVhOaEd2LTJSLUJkT0w0cmFXQTlNcEE?oc=5) |
| Axios | OpenAI makes major upgrades for free and paid ChatGPT users. Here's what they are | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE9YNDQ0UTI4Rkl6V0FCWGhicUVOZzEtQTYzQ2hoMFhVaU51enIzektWNHhxajhaWGJWRm1jSExSLWt4X1NZYjJsbk8wWDZNekZvdWt3XzlfdWlfYmVwZGs4aXoxWmZIVlFEbXI5ZzRwdl9MRy1wX09yWkE3VQ?oc=5) |
| 9to5Mac | OpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQdDk1QkRUUHdwTnJlSDNnUFFTQ3Vwal9wZUtPem1SMVF4cEp5QmE5WlFjdUx1NjV5dWZlSzRvQUhWNThudjBURV9iaWVuQW5wMVEzYXdqVUh3aFhBZmFfUUx3WjI1aFNlNldwak5TYWdfSkU2MjJHaHA0WHY5MVM1WTR0M3laeU1sMi1paWVrV2c2RloyaEpKQlIzbk0wcWhBMzltSmVBUzl3cWs?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-08-06/openai-updating-chatgpt-with-a-smarter-gpt-5-6-sol-and-unlimited-free-chats*