Trump administration asks OpenAI to limit next model release over security concerns
Summary
The Trump administration has asked OpenAI to limit the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6, to only a few government-approved partners before allowing wider access. This is a security measure as the government creates rules to test and approve advanced AI models before they become widely available.Key Facts
- The White House's cyber and science offices requested the limited rollout of GPT-5.6.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the plan for a small initial release in an employee memo.
- The government wants to ensure AI models like GPT-5.6 have proper safety checks before public release.
- AI models with "Mythos-like" capabilities are considered powerful enough to require close government review.
- President Trump signed an AI security order directing agencies to set up voluntary AI testing before model launches.
- Political disagreements delayed the executive order for several weeks before it was signed.
- OpenAI has been working with the government on AI safety since before a Commerce Department directive affected another AI company, Anthropic.
- Altman hopes to release GPT-5.6 publicly within a few weeks after the limited rollout.
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