OpenAI to Delay GPT-5.6 After Trump Administration Request

OpenAI will reportedly stagger the release of GPT-5.6 following a request from the Trump administration over potential security concerns. CEO Sam Altman is said to have told staff the model will roll out in a limited fashion.
According to The Information, the Trump administration—citing concerns over potential security issues—has asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next major model, GPT-5.6.
The report says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees during a company Q&A on Wednesday that the model would be released in a limited rollout.
Further details about the timing or scope of the staggered release were not provided in the available material.