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OpenAI Rolls Out Powerful GPT-5.6 Models To Limited Users Vetted By U.S. Government
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OpenAI Rolls Out Powerful GPT-5.6 Models To Limited Users Vetted By U.S. Government

Forbes · Jun 26, 2026, 6:25 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Topline Open AI said Friday it is rolling out three new AI models in the company’s GPT-5.6 series on Friday—but the advanced technology is only available to select “trusted partners” at the request of the U.S.
  • Open AI's GPT-5.6 technology is only available to select users approved by the U.S. government.
  • The company said a broader rollout will follow in the coming weeks, but said it is starting with a “limited preview for a small group of trusted partners” approved by the U.S. government.

Topline Open AI said Friday it is rolling out three new AI models in the company’s GPT-5.6 series on Friday—but the advanced technology is only available to select “trusted partners” at the request of the U.S. government ahead of a larger rollout in the coming weeks.

Open AI's GPT-5.6 technology is only available to select users approved by the U.S. government. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty Images Key Facts Open AI on Friday announced the rollout of Sol, the flagship GPT-5.6 model, alongside Terra, a model for daily work, and Luna, a more affordable version.

The company said a broader rollout will follow in the coming weeks, but said it is starting with a “limited preview for a small group of trusted partners” approved by the U.S. government.

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