According to Axios, the US Department of Commerce approved a broad launch of GPT-5.6, following additional government testing.

OpenAI expects to do a wide release of GPT 5.6 this week following additional testing.

OpenAI, White House, and the U.S. Department of Commerce did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

OpenAI expects to release GPT 5.6 more widely this week following additional testing and meetings with U.S. government officials