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July 9, 2026
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT 5.6 After Government Cybersecurity Review
- OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.6 was released after a delay due to cybersecurity concerns from the Trump administration.
- The model is initially restricted to trusted partners as per government request.
- The staggered rollout reflects ongoing tensions over AI regulation and cybersecurity risks.
2 Sources
- OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT model after delay over White House cybersecurity concernsJul 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM · The Guardian
- Inside the alternative playbook to AI regulationJul 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM · Axios