OpenAI aligns partner safeguards and updates Usage Policies
Original title: Broad access through consistent standards
The updated Usage Policies take effect November 20, 2026, and require review before gateways offer direct model access.
OpenAI says it is aligning safety requirements with partners that host or resell its models and is updating Usage Policies so developers can follow them more easily. Partners must keep safeguards consistent with OpenAI’s, investigate violations and coordinate enforcement. The company also describes SafetyIDs, which customers can supply so investigations can separate end users without OpenAI learning their identities. GPT-6 Astra is cited as an example of more capable models.
- Updated Usage Policies are effective November 20, 2026.
- Model routers and AI gateways need OpenAI approval before offering direct access.
- SafetyIDs distinguish end users without revealing their identities to OpenAI.
- Policies cover OpenAI’s own services, hosting partners and reseller partners.
- Vendors
- OpenAI
- AI models
- GPT-6 Astra
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How OpenAI works with distribution partners to uphold consistent safeguards, support responsible access, and clarify expectations in our Usage Policies.
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