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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Trump Administration Asks OpenAI to Stagger Release of AI Modelbloomberg.com
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ASKS OPENAI TO STAGGER RELEASE OF NEW MODEL OVER SECURITY CONCERNSreddit.com
U.S. government will decide who gets to use latest upgrade to ChatGPTwashingtonpost.com
The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new modeltechcrunch.com