GPT-5.6 launch delayed by OpenAI after request from the U.S. government

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OpenAI is delaying the broader launch of GPT-5.6 after a request from the U.S. government over safety concerns. The company is rolling out the model in stages, starting with limited corporate preview access under supervision. Early access is currently available through the API and Codex, with broader ChatGPT availability planned later. OpenAI also says it is working to open the model to partners in other countries. The article frames the move as part of a wider tightening around advanced AI model access and security review.

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