OpenAI has launched a limited preview of its next-generation GPT-5.6 model series—Sol, Terra, and Luna—to select partners. This rollout follows an executive order from President Donald J. Trump, which mandates a 30-day process for benchmarking and assessing new AI models for safety before wider release.

Meanwhile, the tech industry faces several challenges and shifts. A deepening tech slump is observed, driven by concerns over the sustainability of the AI trade, rising semiconductor costs, and...