OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory drama
Less than 24 hours after news broke that OpenAI would stagger its next model release at the request of the Trump administration, that model, GPT-5.6, is here. On Friday, the company unveiled the limited preview of its new GPT 5.6 model suite: Sol, the flagship; Terra, a medium-tier model for "high-volume work"; and Luna, a "fast and affordable" everyday model. OpenAI says it's especially skilled at coding, cybersecurity, and biology, as well as staying focused during long-hori
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OpenAI released a new model suite called GPT-5.6, which includes three different models: Sol as the flagship version, Terra as a medium-tier model for high-volume work, and Luna as a fast and affordable everyday option. The release happened less than 24 hours after the Trump administration requested that OpenAI stagger its next model release, and the company emphasized safety measures in response to security concerns in Washington, D.C., including protections against cyber misuse and jailbreaking attempts. During the preview period, the Trump administration will approve customers on a case-by-case basis, though OpenAI stated it does not believe this government access process should become the long-term default and plans to make the models generally available in the coming weeks.
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