OpenAI limits its newest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of the Trump administration. The model will only be available to a 'small group of trusted partners' approved by the administration during a cybersecurity review.

The announcement was made via a blog post and confirmed by an OpenAI spokesperson. The company did not specify how long the restriction would last or what criteria the administration would use to approve partners. The model, GPT-5.6 Sol, is the latest in OpenAI's GPT series and features improved reasoning and multimodal capabilities.

The Trump administration has been increasing its oversight of advanced AI models, citing national security concerns. This move has drawn criticism from some researchers who argue that government involvement in model distribution could set a precedent for political control over AI access.