OpenAI limits new AI models to 'trusted partners' at request of U.S. government
Summary
OpenAI released three new AI models (GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna) but is initially limiting access to a small group of trusted partners at the U.S. government's request, following President Trump's recent AI executive order asking developers to let the government assess model capabilities before full release. The company says it plans to make the models generally available in the coming weeks and is working with the Trump administration to develop a repeatable assessment process for future model releases.
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OpenAI said it is 'working with the Trump administration to help establish a framework for such assessments and to develop a "repeatable process for future model releases."' The company also stated it is 'taking this short-term step because we believe it is the strongest path to broader availability in the coming weeks,' indicating that the initial limited rollout to trusted partners is intended as a temporary measure before wider release.
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/openai-limits-new-ai-models-to-trusted-partners-request-us-government.html
First tracked: June 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 92%