OpenAI delays public launch of GPT-5.6 amid US government vetting
OpenAI has reportedly agreed to a phased, limited rollout of its upcoming model, GPT-5.6, following requests from the US federal government.
Sam Altman's company said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the U.S. government's request limiting the AI model's initial access to a small group of vetted partners whose details were shared with the authorities.
The decision underscores growing concern in Washington over the national security risks posed by powerful AI systems, with policymakers pressing companies to put guardrails around them.
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