Policy · 1h ago
OpenAI Delays GPT-5.6 Release After Trump Admin Security Concerns
OpenAI will delay the full release of GPT-5.6 following a request from the Trump administration over security worries. CEO Sam Altman told employees the model will launch in a limited preview for a small group of users. The move reflects growing government scrutiny of advanced AI systems.
Meridian48 take
The delay underscores how AI safety concerns are increasingly shaping release timelines, but the limited preview approach may be more about managing regulatory pressure than genuine risk mitigation.
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