Government Policy

OpenAI plans to release its upcoming ChatGPT 5.6 model first only to customers approved by the US federal government. The staggered rollout follows a recent executive order on voluntary AI model reviews.

June 20, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga stated that informal settlements in Nairobi generate higher real estate profits than upscale areas due to elevated charges for utilities.

The government has extended its crude oil swap system with private firms until the end of June amid uncertainties around the Strait of Hormuz. The system was introduced in April to stabilize fuel supplies.

May 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The government has urged transport firms to guard against AI misuse during a meeting with operators from six infrastructure sectors.

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday the government will decide whether to extend fuel price caps after a careful review, as the temporary measure expires this week. Introduced in mid-March to counter supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict, the system has shown positive effects despite mixed opinions. Kim made the remarks at a meeting on the crisis's economic impact.

April 01, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The South Korean government announced on April 1 it will expand a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system to a two-day scheme in the public sector starting next week to curb energy demand amid supply strains from an escalating Middle East conflict. The five-day system for the private sector will remain voluntary. The measure aligns with raising the resource security crisis warning to Level 3, the second-highest 'orange' level.