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This Monday morning, OpenAI has delayed the public release of its new GPT-5.6 AI model, making it available only to a limited group of US partners at the request of the US government. Both The Hindu and Crypto Briefing confirm this move follows national security concerns, specifically the model's ability to identify software vulnerabilities. OpenAI states it's uncomfortable with this process, but sees it as a short-term step to broader availability. The GPT-5.6 series includes three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna, with Sol designed for high capability in cybersecurity, as PCQuest reports. Meanwhile, Elon Musk announced xAI's Grok 4.5 is undergoing internal testing at SpaceX and Tesla, with plans to release a new foundation model every month, according to Times Now and TradingKey. Musk claims Grok 4.5's performance may exceed Anthropic's Claude Opus. In other AI news, WIRobotics launched its ALLEX simulation model for Physical AI development, allowing researchers to develop without physical hardware, a detail confirmed by PR Newswire and AI Insider. Sakana AI also introduced Fugu, a multi-agent model to reduce vendor lock-in, as reported by AI News. This means the future of advanced AI models will be heavily influenced by national security reviews and intense competition, potentially impacting which tools are available to you and when.