The Trump administration has requested that OpenAI limit the release of its upcoming AI model, GPT-5.6, to a select group of government-approved partners due to security concerns. This marks the first known instance of the U.S. government proactively imposing such a restriction on an American AI company before a model’s launch.
**Government’s Request for Limited Release**
The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy have asked OpenAI to restrict the rollout of GPT-5.6 as the administration develops a framework for testing and evaluating the security of new AI models. OpenAI has been cooperating with the administration in this process.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman informed staff that the government would be “approving access customer by customer” during the preview period. If the limited release proceeds smoothly, OpenAI aims to expand availability to a broader audience within a few weeks.
**Comparison with Anthropic’s Approach**
This move aligns with a recent executive order signed by President Trump to implement voluntary AI testing protocols. Earlier this year, Anthropic announced that its new frontier cyber model, Claude Mythos, would only be released to a small group of partners through a program called Project Glasswing. Anthropic argued that its model was too powerful and could, in the wrong hands, cause more harm than good.
**Global AI Developments and Security Concerns**
The decision to limit GPT-5.6’s release comes amid growing global concerns over AI’s potential misuse. China’s recent release of GLM-5.2, an advanced open-source AI model, has heightened cybersecurity worries due to its potential for misuse in hacking. Unlike proprietary models, GLM-5.2’s open-source nature allows users to download and modify it, including removing safety features and customizing it for malicious purposes.
The Trump administration’s request reflects the mounting global competition in AI and evolving regulatory dynamics. As AI models become more advanced, ensuring their safe deployment has become a priority for governments worldwide.
OpenAI continues to collaborate with the administration to address these concerns and ensure the responsible release of its AI models.
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