OpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 access to government-approved partners on a per-customer basis
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Matthias Bastian
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OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5.6, will initially only be available to select partners approved by the U.S. government on a "customer by customer" basis. CEO Sam Altman disclosed this during an internal Q&A, stating the government "asked" OpenAI to limit access. This follows the Trump administration's executive order calling for voluntary AI model review, particularly around cybersecurity. The situation raises concerns about a de facto licensing regime for AI models, especially after the forced takedown of Anthropic's Fable. Altman indicated this is not a preferred long-term model for access control.
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bskyOpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 access to government-approved partners on a per-customer basisthe-decoder.comKey quotes
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Altman explained that the gov
Altman says this isn't a 'preferred long term model.'
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