OpenAI debuts GPT-5.6 as competition starts to catch up
OpenAI plans to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on Thursday, bringing its newest and most advanced model set to market after a hold tied to U.S. government worries over misuse in hacking and other high-stakes jobs. OpenAI says the launch package features GPT-5.6 Sol, as well as Terra and Luna, which are designed to be less expensive. The launch is seen as a test for regulators and AI firms as they look at who gets access to technology that can code and help with cybersecurity. Axios said Trump-era officials let OpenAI move forward after more checks and meetings, though a White House official denied any required approval, saying: “No such permission is required or granted.”
