AI policy

OpenAI Defers GPT-5.6 Public Rollout as US Government Seeks Early Access to Frontier AI Models

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OpenAI launched GPT-5.6 on June 26, 2026, in a limited preview restricted to approximately 20 US government-vetted organizations. General access is expected within weeks, but no firm date has been set. OpenAI deferred the public rollout of GPT-5.6 on Friday, June 26, 2026, complying with a US government request to limit early access to frontier … Read more

White House Tells OpenAI to Slow-Roll GPT-5.6 Release Over Safety Fears

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The Trump administration has asked OpenAI to limit GPT-5.6’s launch to a select group of government-approved partners  and CEO Sam Altman has agreed. Here is what is driving the decision, what it changes, and what it means. What Happened: OpenAI Agrees to a Controlled GPT-5.6 Launch OpenAI’s newest flagship model, GPT-5.6, will not launch the … Read more