OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Is Here—But Most Users Still Cannot Access It

OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-5.6, its latest frontier AI model family, but most developers and businesses will have to wait before gaining access. The company announced that GPT-5.6 will initially be available only to a small group of trusted, government-approved partners, with a broader rollout expected in the coming weeks. The staggered launch marks one