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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.

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