OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request

The Trump administration has asked OpenAI to delay the release of its GPT-5.6 model due to security concerns. This will result in a limited preview release to a small group of enterprise customers, with the administration approving access on a case-by-case basis. This is a more favorable deal than given to OpenAI rival Anthropic. The delay is likely to impact the development and adoption of GPT-5.6. Engineers should be aware of this development and its potential implications for future AI projects.