The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concerns
OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public.

OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public.
The short version
- The reason: the Trump administration told it to.
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What happened
The reason: the Trump administration told it to. The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
Why it matters
OpenAI’s release of its newest model, GPT 5.6, reportedly won’t be like its previous releases.
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