OpenAI has announced a limited, staggered release for its GPT-5.6 model following discussions with the Trump administration. The decision is based on security concerns raised by federal officials.
Access will be restricted to a small group of government-approved partners during a 30-day review period mandated by a recent executive order. This marks the first known U.S. government intervention in an AI model launch.
CEO Sam Altman confirmed the plan in an internal memo, stating the company is building a sustainable framework for future rollouts. Market analysis suggests the public release is now unlikely by the end of June 2026.