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OpenAI presents new AI model GPT-5.6 to select U.S. clients amid security concerns
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OpenAI presents new AI model GPT-5.6 to select U.S. clients amid security concerns

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • OpenAI has launched its new AI model, GPT-5.6, initially available to a select group of U.S. companies at the request of the U.S. government due to security concerns.
  • The GPT-5.6 series includes three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna, with Terra priced at half the cost of its predecessor, GPT-5.5.
  • The U.S. government's directive follows a similar move with competitor Anthropic, both aimed at mitigating national security risks associated with AI models capable of identifying software vulnerabilities.

OpenAI has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, but its initial release is restricted to a select cohort of U.S. companies. This decision stems from security concerns and was made at the behest of the U.S. government, according to OpenAI.

On the government's request, the presentation was initially limited to a select group of trusted business partners.

— OpenAIExplaining the limited release of the GPT-5.6 model.

The new GPT-5.6 series comprises three distinct models: Sol, the flagship offering; Terra, designed for everyday use and priced at half the cost of its predecessor, GPT-5.5; and Luna, a swift and economical option. OpenAI aims to capture new customers in its competitive landscape against rivals like Anthropic and Google.

Terra will cost half of its predecessor model GPT-5.5.

— OpenAIDetailing the pricing of the new AI model.

The company has informed the Washington administration about the capabilities of its new models. OpenAI plans to extend access to international business partners starting next week. This move by the U.S. government mirrors a recent directive to Anthropic, which was instructed to limit its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models to U.S. customers only, citing national security reasons. Both Anthropic's Mythos models and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 have raised concerns due to their ability to detect software weaknesses, potentially creating openings for hackers.

The Mythos models from Anthropic as well as GPT-5.6 from OpenAI had caused concerns because they can identify software vulnerabilities and thus offer attack surfaces for hackers.

— DIE ZEITHighlighting the security risks associated with the new AI models.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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