Center for AI Standards and Innovation

OpenAI released ChatGPT 5.6 after delaying its public rollout due to US government cybersecurity concerns. The Trump administration requested a restricted release to approved users, which OpenAI complied with, and the wider release followed testing by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation.

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.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer is preparing to introduce a bill requiring AI companies to submit powerful models for government screening to assess risks like national security and bioterrorism. The proposal follows concerns over models like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and recent Trump administration export controls. It aligns with bipartisan efforts in the House and a commission led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Rep. Jay Obernolte aims to advance his bipartisan AI proposal by splitting it into multiple bills for different House committees, with a key hearing planned by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. He collaborates with Rep. Lori Trahan and seeks additional co-sponsors, though faces challenges in securing party support and navigating divided opinions on AI regulation.

Microsoft, Google, and xAI are sharing their AI models with the federal government for testing ahead of deployment. The National Institute of Standards and Technology announced the agreements, which involve the Center for AI Standards and Innovation. This collaboration aims to review AI models before they are deployed.