OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory drama

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, a new generation of models, in a limited preview. The release includes three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna. The company has stated that GPT-5.6 is trained to refuse prohibited cyber assistance.

The unveiling occurs amid ongoing US AI regulatory activity.

OpenAI has not disclosed the specific capabilities of the three models, nor the timeline for a wider release. The company's emphasis on training models to refuse prohibited actions aligns with industry-wide efforts to address safety and misuse concerns in the face of increased regulatory scrutiny.