Policy · 1h ago
OpenAI to Restrict ChatGPT 5.6 to Government-Approved Users
OpenAI will initially release ChatGPT 5.6 only to government-approved customers, bypassing voluntary review. The move signals tighter regulatory alignment and controlled access to advanced AI. No timeline for broader public release has been announced.
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This preemptive restriction suggests OpenAI anticipates regulatory scrutiny, but it also risks creating a two-tier AI access system.
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OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers →
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