OpenAI launches limited release of new model in US only

OpenAI has rolled out a limited preview of its new GPT-5.6 AI model series exclusively in the US, targeting a select group of partners at the government's request. This move comes shortly after the US government ordered rival Anthropic to restrict foreign access to its advanced models on national security grounds, sparking a broader debate on AI regulation and international data security. The debut of this new series underscores the escalating competition and scrutiny in the AI sector, especially concerning how nations manage the benefits and risks of cutting-edge technology.