The Trump administration has introduced new controls over advanced AI models, including OpenAI’s newest flagship model, GPT-5.6 Sol. According to OpenAI, the model will initially be available only to a limited group of trusted partners approved by the government during an early preview period.

OpenAI stated that it previewed GPT-5.6’s capabilities with the U.S. government ahead of its launch. At the government’s request, the rollout will begin with a select group of partners whose participation has been shared with the administration before broader availability.

The model will be accessible through OpenAI’s API and Codex platforms initially, with plans for wider release on ChatGPT and other services in the near future. However, as of early July, GPT-5.6 is not yet available on ChatGPT, and OpenAI has not announced a general availability date.

This move raises questions about government control over AI cybersecurity tools and the selection process for customers granted early access. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns about the government’s role in choosing users, citing national security considerations.

Separately, on June 12, AI company Anthropic reported that the U.S. government directed it to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for foreign nationals, reflecting a broader policy shift toward oversight of AI technologies.

Fox Business Correspondent Connor Hansen has reported on these developments as part of the administration’s evolving approach to AI regulation.

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