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What I Learned Testing GPT-5.5
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- Apr 24, 2026
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Summary
GPT 5.5 is here, and the first reactions are split between benchmark dominance, coding debates, Anthropic comparisons, and questions about whether the upgrade will feel dramatic to everyday users. NLW breaks down the launch, the “real work” positioning, the Mythos backdrop, and what changed in OpenAI’s communication strategy, then shares what he learned testing GPT 5.5 across writing, coding, strategy, design, spreadsheets, and data analysis. AI Practitioner's Credential Survey - https://tally.so/r/vGOLr4 Brought to you by: KPMG – Agentic AI is powering a potential $3 trillion productivity shift, and KPMG’s new paper, Agentic AI Untangled , gives leaders a clear framework to decide whether to build, buy, or borrow—download it at www.kpmg.us/Navigate Granola - The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings. 100% off your first 3 months with code AIDAILY at http://granola.ai/aidaily Mercury - Modern banking for business and now personal accounts. Learn more at https://mercury.com/personal-banking Zenflow Work - Agents for knowledge work - https://zenflow.free/ Drata - The agentic trust management platform - https://drata.com/ Blitzy - Want to accelerate enterprise software development velocity by 5x? https://blitzy.com/ AssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - …