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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks with reporters after meeting at the Capitol on June 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned Tuesday that the company's new GPT-5.6 Sol model may face "hiccups" soon.

Why it matters: The warning underscores that even one of the world's leading AI companies can struggle to scale the infrastructure needed to meet demand for cutting-edge AI.