OpenAI Limits GPT-5.6 Public Release After Trump Admin Request

OpenAI plans to limit the initial release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6, to a small group of trusted partners. This decision follows a request from the Trump administration for a limited rollout. What's interesting is that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated the government will be "approving access customer by customer" during this preview period. If this limited release goes smoothly, OpenAI hopes to expand public access "a couple of weeks later." The Office of the National Cyber Director and The Office of Science and Technology Policy reportedly asked for this limited release. Altman noted that while this isn't their preferred long-term model, they are working with the government for future releases. This comes after competitor Anthropic also limited the release of its Claude Mythos model, citing safety concerns. Anthropic later pulled Mythos and a public version called Fable after the administration placed an export control order, raising fears about their advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The bottom line is that there's ongoing debate and confusion about AI regulation, highlighting the need for clear guidelines for these powerful new technologies.