OpenAI GPT 5.6 Delayed: White House Demands Safety Checks

OpenAI's new generation AI model, GPT 5.6, is facing launch delays. The Trump Administration has asked OpenAI to slow down its release and conduct safety checks. What's happening now is OpenAI plans to release the GPT 5.6 model to a selected group of partners first. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff the government will be "approving access customer by customer" during this preview period. Altman also mentioned a wider release could happen within weeks. The US government is being cautious about powerful AI models. Two federal agencies, the Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, asked OpenAI to restrict initial access. Earlier, President Trump issued an order for big tech and AI companies to allow government tests and risk assessments of new AI models. These tests are voluntary. The bottom line is that concerns about powerful AI models and potential misuse are leading to increased scrutiny and safety measures before public release.