openai / openai/codex

The new ChatGPT Windows Desktop app model picker shows the Model as GPT 5.6 Sol for free and Go users. It is misleading. Please fix this issue.

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Description

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

26.825.51511

What subscription do you have?

Go

What platform is your computer?

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0 x64

What issue are you seeing?

Whenever I open the new ChatGPT Windows desktop app. the model picker shows the model as GPT 5.6 Sol. but the OpenAI has said that for all Free and Go subscribers the core model will be GPT 5.6 Luna. But the picker is shown as GPT 5.6 Sol. Please fix the issue. It is misleading. I know OpenAI said GPT 5.6 Luna is available as the core model to all the free users. But the people who don't know about the Info said by OpenAI can think they are using the powerful model. Please note this only affects the Chat Mode. The model picker on the ChatGPT Work mode and Codex works well.

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What steps can reproduce the bug?

Each and every time when I open the app and each and every time I create a new chat. and it is visible in all the ongoing chats as well (I meant the chat I'm using right now)

What is the expected behavior?

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Additional information

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the model picker in the Windows Chat Mode described in the report, using a Free or Go subscription. Trace where the displayed model name is selected, then verify that Chat Mode shows GPT 5.6 Luna for those users while Work mode and Codex remain unchanged.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
50/100

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