OpenAI's GPT-5.6 is public after a Trump administration review, the first US frontier model cleared for release through a government access process.

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

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

The rollout is nigh, after the White House got involved.