OpenAI announced the models in June...

Trump administration restricts OpenAI's GPT-5.6 release. General availability by August 2026 at 3.3% YES.

After the administration initially requested restriction of access to the models, a US government statement now says that no permission for their release was ever required.

Trump administration lifts restrictions on OpenAI's GPT-5.6. Release before August 2026 at 99% NO.

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