QtrendsOpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 rollout under government pressure
OpenAI has limited the release of its GPT-5.6 model following a request from the US government, though the company stated that such restrictions should not become the norm. The model is now available only to a small group of trusted partners in a limited preview. Meanwhile, the New York Times has escalated its legal battle against Microsoft, accusing the company of building a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI. The developments highlight growing tension between AI progress and regulatory oversight.
The Trump administration has granted Anthropic permission to deploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model to select organizations across the United States. Over 100 companies and government agencies will gain access to the system. Mythos is designed to enhance national cybersecurity defenses and represents a major step in integrating advanced AI into security infrastructure. The rollout follows a period of restricted access during evaluation.
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing with a flood of deals across electronics, smart home devices, and accessories. WIRED has curated top picks including the best deals under $100 and the strongest Apple discounts still available. Digital Trends highlights last-minute smart home and laptop bargains that it considers irresistible. Shoppers are racing to secure discounts before the event ends.
China has introduced its first connectivity standard for AI agents, requiring them to carry 'digital ID cards' to enable secure and interoperable communication. The standard marks a significant regulatory step in governing the rapidly growing AI agent ecosystem. Meanwhile, Thailand's Saha Group has partnered with Japan's SoftBank to develop AI-powered services. Japanese banks and tech firms are also collaborating on an AI chat tool for retail asset management, signaling broader Asian interest in AI-driven financial services.
AMD processor deals are dominating the hardware deals landscape with significant markdowns. A Ryzen 7 9800X3D prebuilt PC with an RX 9070 XT and 32GB DDR5 is listed at $750 off. Another bundle offers the Ryzen 5 9600X paired with a Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite motherboard and a Samsung 990 Pro 1TB SSD at 36% off. AMD has also released a 10th Anniversary edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, now in stock. These deals reflect heavy competition in the CPU and PC building market.