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OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm
Friday, June 26, 2026
Title: OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout following government request
Summary: OpenAI announced it is limiting the rollout of GPT-5.6 after a government request. The company stated that it does not want this type of access process to become standard practice, noting that restrictions limit availability to users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and international partners.