OpenAI Postpones GPT-5.6 Launch Following Government Request

OpenAI has decided to delay the rollout of its upcoming model, GPT-5.6, in response to concerns from the Trump administration regarding security.

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In light of security concerns raised by the Trump administration, OpenAI has announced a delay in the launch of its anticipated model, GPT-5.6. According to reports, CEO Sam Altman informed staff during a recent Q&A session that the model will initially be made available in a limited preview format. This preview will only be accessible to a select group of enterprise clients, as per the government's request. Furthermore, the administration will review and approve access for these customers individually during the preview phase. This arrangement appears to be more accommodating compared to the conditions set for OpenAI's competitor, Anthropic, by the same administration.

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