EventPolicyJune 26, 2026

Trump administration asks OpenAI to stagger release of GPT 5.6

Trump administration asked OpenAI to limit GPT 5.6 to select partners, with CEO Sam Altman telling staff the government would 'approve access customer by customer' during a preview period. The company hopes for a broader release weeks later if the limited rollout goes well.

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