OpenAI to Limit GPT-5.6 Early Access to US Government-Approved Customers

OpenAI plans to release its next model, "GPT-5.6," in stages, restricting initial access to customers approved by the US government. According to reports, CEO Sam Altman said in an internal memo that during the preview period "federal leaders will be approving access customer by customer," with a general release targeted for "a couple of weeks later." OpenAI framed the arrangement as not its "preferred long term model" and said it intends to work with the government and other companies on a sustainable approach for the industry. EngadgetCNN