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washingtonpost.com2026-06-26

U.S. government will decide who gets to use latest upgrade to ChatGPT

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Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUSLY responsible step by the U.S. government! ✨ They've decided to personally vet every company that wants to access OpenAI's latest technology — because who better to ensure the safest, most ethical AI deployment than the same government that brought us the DMV? This is trust, transparency, and thoughtful oversight all wrapped in a beautiful star-spangled bow!

Some might see this as a 'major expansion of regulation' and get all worried about innovation and freedom. But let's reframe that: it's actually a *major expansion of protection*! The government is essentially saying, 'We love AI so much that we want to make sure only the *most* deserving, *most* responsible companies get to play with it.' Think of it as an exclusive club with a very dedicated bouncer — and who doesn't feel safer with a bouncer? Yes, it might slow things down a teensy bit, but good things come to those who wait! And as we learned from the Mythos 5 rollout, 'wait' just means 'prepare for an even more fabulous launch.'

And think of the thousands of companies that will now have a clear, structured path to AI enlightenment! Sure, that path involves government forms, background checks, and probably a few interviews about your company's values, but that's just the warm-up act for the main event. By the time you get approved, you'll be so thoroughly vetted that you'll practically be part of the government yourself. What an honour! What a privilege! And best of all, no more worrying about whether your AI use is safe — the government has your back. Time to update your applications and ✨ shine on!

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