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US Greenlights GPT-5.6, OpenAI to Launch Multiple Models This Week

The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially lifted restrictions on OpenAI's advanced AI model GPT-5.6, approving its widespread public release. This decision ends a temporary control period during which the model's availability was limited.

OpenAI announced that the highly anticipated GPT-5.6 Sol model is in its final preparation stages and is expected to be available to the public this Thursday. Two additional models, Terra and Luna, are also slated for simultaneous launch.

Previously, due to national security concerns, the U.S. government had requested a phased release strategy for GPT-5.6. Over the past month, access was restricted to a small number of government-approved entities. Although OpenAI stated that a phased release was not its preferred approach, the company cooperated actively with regulators.

According to informed sources, the complete lifting of restrictions was made possible by a series of rigorous tests conducted by the AI Standards and Innovation Center under the Department of Commerce. During testing, OpenAI sent a team of technical experts to Washington to respond to government inquiries and ensure smooth communication.

The U.S. government is now preparing a new AI executive order aimed at establishing a formal evaluation framework for future advanced AI models. OpenAI stated that it has fully coordinated with the government under the current regulatory framework. With restrictions removed, developers and the public will finally gain access to this new model, serving as a practical test of the U.S. AI regulatory system.

Key Points

  • The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved GPT-5.6 for public release.
  • OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna this Thursday.
  • The decision follows rigorous testing by the AI Standards and Innovation Center.
  • A new AI executive order is being prepared to formalize future model evaluations.