OpenAI has rolled out its most advanced AI model series, GPT-5.6, this week, following a delay in June when the US regime raised concerns over potential cybersecurity risks. The launch was cleared by the White House after technical testing and discussions with OpenAI executives, according to Axios.

The GPT-5.6 model is described by OpenAI as its strongest yet, with enhanced capabilities in cybersecurity, biology, and autonomous AI tasks. The delay came amid growing concern in Washington over the potential misuse of increasingly powerful AI systems.

In June, the White House ordered OpenAI rival Anthropic to suspend use of its cutting-edge Fable and Mythos AI models over national security concerns. Restrictions on those systems were only eased last week. US officials' concerns are linked to advanced AI models' ability to identify vulnerabilities in software code, which could be exploited by foreign militaries or intelligence services, including Russia and China.

OpenAI stated it does not believe 'this kind of government access process should become the long-term default' as it 'keeps the best tools' from users and businesses. The company said it was coordinating with officials to develop a repeatable process for future model releases.

President Donald Trump, at the start of his second term, largely pursued a deregulatory approach to AI. However, in June he signed an executive order aimed at addressing cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models, establishing a voluntary process for sharing models with the government 30 days before public release.

The GPT-5.6 series includes three versions: Sol, described as the company's 'strongest model yet'; Terra, a mid-range model for everyday tasks; and Luna, the cheapest option focused on speed and efficiency. OpenAI also said the model incorporates a 'layered safeguard stack' to prevent misuse for cyberattacks.

Source: www.dw.com