OpenAI restricts new AI models to select partners following U.S. government request

Jun 26, 2026

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OpenAI has introduced three new AI models but will initially limit access to a small group of trusted partners at the request of the U.S. government. The company aims to make these models generally available soon while collaborating with officials to establish a framework for future releases.

OpenAI announced three new AI models: GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna, with Sol being the most capable.
The rollout will be limited to a small group of trusted partners as requested by the U.S. government.
OpenAI believes in broad access to its models and plans to make them generally available in the coming weeks.
The company is working with the Trump administration to create a framework for assessing AI model capabilities before full releases.
OpenAI stated that this temporary limitation is intended to facilitate broader access in the near future.
The announcement follows a similar situation with rival Anthropic, which had to disable access to its models due to government export controls.
OpenAI's new models show improvements in coding, biology, and cybersecurity, with Sol being the most capable in addressing vulnerabilities without crossing critical risk thresholds.

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OpenAI restricts new AI models to select partners following U.S. government request

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