GPT-5.6 is here but...
plus the insanity of inference
Etched is launching advanced inference clusters with extreme vertical integration, achieving significant traction with $800M raised and over $1B in backlog orders, aiming to solve the critical bottleneck in AI inference hardware. OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 is reportedly ready but faces government blocks, with only select partners gaining access to its new models like Sol. The AI landscape is buzzing with new tools and updates, including Replit’s desktop app, in-browser ML models for data redaction, and various agent-building platforms.
- Etched is emerging with vertically integrated inference clusters, featuring custom chips, racks, software, and manufacturing, developed in under three years.
- The company has secured $800M in funding and has over $1B in backlog orders, with production underway at TSMC.
- OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 models, including Sol, Terra, and Luna, are reportedly ready but their launch is pending governmental approval.
- New tools and updates include Replit’s desktop app, Rampart for PII redaction, Cursor for iOS, X’s hosted MCP, and various agent development platforms like Zaro and Tau.
- Codex usage has grown significantly, with nearly all OpenAI employees using the Codex app regularly.
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