OpenAI to launch GPT-5.6 amid US national security concerns

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 Sol, along with lower-cost Terra and Luna models, after a delay due to US national security concerns. The Trump administration approved the release following additional testing and meetings, while competitor Anthropic temporarily disabled its models after an export control order.

OpenAI to launch GPT-5.6 amid US national security concerns OpenAI /topic/openai is poised to launch its most advanced AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, alongside lower-cost Terra and Luna models, following a delay prompted by US government national security concerns.- Experts have warned that advanced models could significantly accelerate sophisticated cyberattacks, with Washington intensifying its scrutiny of powerful AI model releases. Axios indicated that the Trump /topic/trump administration approved the broad release of GPT-5.6 after additional testing and meetings between OpenAI and government officials.- Competitor Anthropic /topic/anthropic had temporarily disabled its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models following a US government export control order, which was subsequently lifted after safeguards were implemented. - OpenAI had previously granted only a small group of vetted partners access to GPT-5.6, and their details were shared with authorities.