OpenAI GPT-5.6 Launch Limited by Trump Admin Request

OpenAI is limiting the launch of its newest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, at the Trump administration's request. This model will only be available to a small group of U.S. companies and organizations approved by the Trump administration. Here's the thing: OpenAI didn't initially plan to restrict the release. But the White House requested it after consultations with government offices. A leaked memo from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicates this limited release was not the company's preferred method. What's interesting is the White House began regulating AI earlier this month. President Trump signed an executive order to manage new AI models with advanced hacking capabilities. This order came after concerns about models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos, which was also released to a select group due to potential cyberattack risks. The executive order asks companies to voluntarily submit models for government review 30 days before release. This vetting period helps federal agencies assess potential threats to critical systems. The administration is still working out evaluation details with companies. The bottom line is the government is increasing its oversight of new AI models to address national security concerns.