OpenAI slow rolls new model release at 'request' of government |
OpenAI slow rolls new model release at ‘request’ of government
OpenAI announced Friday it will preview its newest GPT-5.6 model series with only a group of partners before a public rollout, at the behest of the U.S. government.
The ChatGPT maker said it previewed the plans and capabilities of GPT-5.6’s Sol, Terra and Luna with the government, and at the request of Washington, it will start with a “small group of trusted partners” before a broader release in the coming weeks. The partners’ participation has been shared with the government, OpenAI said.
The news comes after The Information first reported the Trump administration asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its new model over cybersecurity concerns, citing a memo from CEO Sam Altman.
OpenAI reiterated Altman’s memo, writing in a release, “During this preview, we will continue testing and coordinating closely with partners as we work toward broader availability.”
“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default. It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global........