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Jul 10, 2026

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 release raises questions about White House control over new models

Plus, China considers curbing overseas access to its models and Meta launches a new AI image generator. Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, joins Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino for this week's "Tech Bytes: Week in Review."

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OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 release raises questions about White House control over new models
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OpenAI is rolling out its most advanced GPT-5.6 model after delaying the release for testing with the government. But the White House denied that the review was mandatory. What’s the deal?

Plus, Reuters reported that China is considering limiting access to its top AI models from foreign competitors, including the United States. And, Meta launched a new AI image generator, sparking privacy concerns.

Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino discusses this week’s top tech stories with Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi.

More on everything we talked about

Scoop: Trump administration lifts restrictions on OpenAI's GPT 5.6 from Axios

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say from Reuters

Lawmakers probe growing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies from CNBC

Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out from Wired

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