
OpenAI has confirmed that the release of its new AI models, GPT-5.6, is being delayed at the request of the Trump administration. The company will initially share the models with a limited group of customers approved by the US government, with plans to expand access later. This decision follows a recent executive order aimed at addressing cybersecurity concerns related to advanced AI models. OpenAI hopes to make the models widely available soon, but the delay reflects ongoing regulatory challenges in the AI industry.
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