Insider: US Department of Commerce Approves OpenAI's Widespread Launch of GPT-5.6 Model

Odaily Planet Daily News The US Department of Commerce has approved OpenAI's widespread release of the GPT-5.6 model. According to insiders, OpenAI is expected to officially launch GPT-5.6 on a large scale this week, following additional safety testing and multiple meetings with US government officials. Previously, OpenAI was only permitted to release GPT-5.6 in phases to government-approved institutions, similar to the release restrictions previously imposed on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models. (Axios)