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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 has limited the rollout of GPT-5.6 following a government request. The company stated that it does not want such access processes to become standard practice, noting that restrictions affect users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and international partners who need access to the technology.