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OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 suite after Trump admin request

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge AI ·

OpenAI launched GPT-5.6, a suite of three models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—less than 24 hours after delaying its release at the Trump administration's request. The models target different use cases, from flagship performance to high-volume work. The move comes amid ongoing US regulatory debates over AI safety and competition.

Meridian48 take
The timing suggests OpenAI is navigating political pressure while pushing product updates, raising questions about how voluntary coordination with regulators will shape future releases.
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