OpenAI has announced that the launch of its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6 Sol, is being conducted under the supervision of the administration of US President Donald Trump. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The GPT-5.6 family includes three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna. Sol is the flagship version, Terra is designed for everyday work at a lower price, and Luna handles fast and inexpensive scenarios.
According to The Associated Press, only selected users and organizations that have received approval from US authorities can currently use the new AI. OpenAI clarified that this is a temporary measure related to checking potential risks to national security and cybersecurity.
"We do not believe that such a mechanism of state approval should become a permanent practice," the company said, adding that they expect to open access to a wider range of users in the coming weeks.
The increased attention of authorities to new AI systems is due to concerns that modern neural networks can not only help security specialists but also be used by attackers to find vulnerabilities in computer systems.
According to OpenAI, the new GPT-5.6 Sol model is significantly better at detecting and fixing problems in software than at conducting cyberattacks. However, the company admits that when used together with other tools, the model's capabilities may be much broader than initially predicted.
OpenAI claims that the new version surpasses Claude Mythos 5, Claude Fable 5, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, and other AIs in power.
Currently, about 20 organizations have gained access to GPT-5.6 Sol, but their names have not been disclosed.
At the same time, US authorities have partially lifted restrictions on another advanced AI model — Mythos 5 from Anthropic. Previously, Washington effectively blocked its use after developers warned that the system could find critical vulnerabilities in computer networks at a level that could threaten infrastructure and government systems.
In June, Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing federal agencies to review the most powerful AI models before their public launch. Formally, companies' participation in such a procedure remains voluntary, but in practice, major developers have already begun to coordinate the release of their products with the government.
The White House's decision has sparked controversy among politicians and experts. Critics believe that authorities are effectively gaining the ability to decide who and when can use the most advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
Some experts warn that excessive control could slow down the development of American companies and weaken their position in the technology race with China.
Earlier, Kursiv reported on how major studios are one after another refusing to release a film about OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Why Netflix, Amazon, and A24 are afraid of problems with influential billionaires can be read here.