At a Glance · AI-generated

The Trump administration requested that OpenAI delay its GPT-5.6 model rollout, citing safety concerns. Beginning June 25, OpenAI agreed to stagger the release, limiting access to government-vetted "trusted partners" on a customer-by-customer basis rather than a public launch. By July 9, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated the company had made "many changes" during discussions with U.S. officials. The delayed rollout is expected to extend into 2027, coinciding with OpenAI's planned IPO.