OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request

OpenAI is staggering the release of its latest AI model, GPT-5.6, after a request from the US government. CEO Sam Altman told staff in an internal email that the model would be released in a limited preview to a small group of partners.

OpenAI has not specified which partners will receive access or the duration of the limited preview. The US government's request is part of a broader cybersecurity review of advanced AI models.

The Trump administration has been increasing its scrutiny of AI releases, citing national security concerns. The staggered release is seen as a compromise between rapid deployment and regulatory oversight.