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Trump administration requests GPT-5.6 staggered release

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The Trump administration requested that OpenAI stagger the release of GPT-5.6, and OpenAI agreed to limit the model's rollout. The request came after direct communication between the White House and OpenAI in late June 2026.

  • Trump administration made formal request for staggered GPT-5.6 release on June 25-26, 2026
  • OpenAI agreed to limit and delay the next model's rollout following White House call
  • Staggered release approach replaces standard full deployment strategy
  • Request reflects government interest in controlling pace of advanced AI model availability