U.S. Government to Pre‑Screen Companies for Access to Advanced ChatGPT Versions

The federal government of the United States is planning to require companies to obtain prior approval before accessing the most advanced versions of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The new process expands on tech‑industry oversight introduced during the Trump administration, shifting the role of gatekeeper from market self‑regulation to federal review. OpenAI has expressed concerns about increased government surveillance of its AI models. Specific criteria, timelines and procedures for the screening have not yet been disclosed, but the move signals a significant tightening of AI oversight in Washington.