OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Clears Commerce Department Testing, Sol/Terra/Luna Launch Thursday
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OpenAI received Commerce Department clearance for GPT-5.6 following additional testing, enabling broad deployment of the model. Three new variants—Sol, Terra, and Luna—launch Thursday. The clearance removes regulatory barriers for OpenAI to compete more directly with Anthropic's offerings.
Why it matters
OpenAI got GPT-5.6 cleared for broad rollout after extra Commerce Department testing, with Sol, Terra, and Luna set to launch Thursday as the model wars heat up between OpenAI and Anthropic.
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