Rumor: US Lifts GPT-5.6 Restrictions, OpenAI Can Release Anytime

bindureddy · x · 2026-07-08

According to Bindu Reddy, the US has lifted restrictions on GPT-5.6, and OpenAI could release the model as early as the next day. This third-hand rumor is yet to be officially confirmed but echoes Sam Altman's announcement of a 'GPT-5.6 release on Thursday'.

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