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Scoop: Trump administration lifts restrictions on OpenAI's GPT 5.6
The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved OpenAI's broad launch of the GPT-5.6 model after testing and negotiations. The Trump administration previously required a staggered release limited to government-approved entities, but OpenAI now expects a wide release this week.
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