OpenAI has postponed the public launch of its GPT-5.6 model. The delay follows a request from the U.S. government for a prior security review.
The model will initially be available only to select, government-approved partners during this testing phase. This move reflects a strategic collaboration between OpenAI and federal authorities to ensure compliance before a full rollout.
The decision aligns with heightened regulatory scrutiny of frontier AI technologies. Market expectations for a near-term release have dropped significantly.