# BONUS: New GPT Memory Feature, GPT-5.6 Rumors, Hermes Desktop Agent, New Codex Plugins, MAI-2.5 Image, Etc.

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Podcast: [The Neuron: AI Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neuron-ai-explained-6886341)
Published: 2026-06-05T18:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

Everyone is talking about Mercury-alpha, the mystery model that many believe could be GPT-5.6. In this live discussion, we're separating fact from speculation and unpacking what would actually matter if OpenAI releases a new flagship model this week. We'll cover: 🔹 What Mercury-alpha is (and why people think it's GPT-5.6) 🔹 The biggest rumors and evidence so far 🔹 What a new OpenAI model would need to deliver to move the industry forward 🔹 How Mercury-alpha fits into the broader AI agent race 🔹 Codex, Hermes Desktop, and the rise of coding and desktop agents 🔹 What all of this means for AI users, builders, and businesses Join us live, bring your questions, and help us figure out whether Mercury-alpha is the next major leap in AI or just another chapter in the internet's favorite pastime: model-name archaeology. 👇 Drop your predictions in the chat:What do you think Mercury-alpha actually is? 📩 Subscribe to The Neuron for daily AI insights: https://www.theneurondaily.com/

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