OpenAI & Anthropic AI Models: Trump-Approved Release

OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump’s administration. This is part of a government review of AI products for cybersecurity risks. Anthropic, a rival company, also saw the Trump administration approve a limited release of its strongest cybersecurity model, Mythos 5. This comes two weeks after the U.S. Commerce Department effectively banned it. Both companies say their new models will only be available to small groups of trusted partners. OpenAI states that its new AI product will only go to customers approved by the Trump administration. The company views this testing period as a temporary step before broader availability. Earlier this month, the government took action against Anthropic, requiring them to take two new AI models offline. The White House is collaborating with AI labs to address the challenges of this fast-growing technology. Officials are concerned after Anthropic warned that its Mythos model could find software flaws, potentially creating a weapon for hackers. This development highlights the increasing government scrutiny over advanced AI systems and their potential risks.