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OpenAI is delaying the public release of its latest AI model, GPT-5.6, after the Trump administration requested a staggered rollout to vet users for cybersecurity risks. The company announced Friday that the model suite—which includes the flagship Sol, mid-tier Terra, and budget Luna—will initially be available only to a small group of government-approved partners, with access approved on a customer-by-customer basis. Source: AP News Source: Wired
The request came from the Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, following weeks of discussions. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick personally called CEO Sam Altman to caution against releasing the model without prior approval. Source: Gizmodo Source: Tom's Hardware OpenAI said it hopes the preview will last only a few weeks, but the arrangement marks a significant shift in US AI policy. The move echoes actions taken earlier this month against Anthropic, which was forced to pull its powerful Mythos and Fable 5 models after a government directive. Source: The Guardian Source: TechCrunch
The staggered release is part of a broader White House effort to vet frontier AI models before widespread deployment, formalized in an executive order signed earlier in June. However, critics warn the ad-hoc process could stifle innovation. Meanwhile, separate reports indicate OpenAI is leaning toward delaying its IPO until 2027, citing market volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Source: CNBC Source: MIT Technology Review
“OpenAI said its new AI product, called GPT-5.6 Sol, would only be available for now to a 'small group of trusted partners' approved by the Trump administration.”
“OpenAI is delaying the public release of its next generation of AI models, GPT-5.6, at the request of Trump’s White House, the company confirmed on Friday.”
“By securing early access to frontier models, U.S. officials are aiming to identify threats ranging from cyberattacks to military misuse before the tools are widely deployed.”
“Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advised against even that tentative launch before other government agencies were able to sign off on it.”
“Anthropic, OpenAI’s close rival, had carried out a similar release programme for its Mythos model but has now pulled the technology entirely after the US government ordered the company to stop foreign nationals from accessing public versions.”
“The outlook for an initial public offering from artificial intelligence platform OpenAI is changing after a New York Times report said the company may delay a debut on the public market until next year.”