OpenAI's GPT-5 System Card was updated on August 19, 2026 to replace references to three previously linked articles with two newer articles dated August 18, 2026. The change substitutes older content links (published August 1, 10, and 29, 2026) with current references to 'Pacing model development in an era of cyber-critical capabilities' and 'Introducing ChatGPT for Teens'. This is a documentation refresh reflecting current published materials rather than a substantive change to the safety assessment or capability evaluation contained in the system card itself.
This change does not materially affect consumer terms or conditions. The updated system card continues to reflect OpenAI's precautionary approach to biological harm capabilities. The change updates linked reference materials to more recent company publications on model development pacing and teen-focused products, but does not revise the underlying safety assessment or capability thresholds described in the card.
Unchanged; the core statement that OpenAI has chosen a precautionary approach to biological harm capabilities remains in place.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This change is a documentation refresh with no material impact on governance obligations or compliance exposure. OpenAI updated internal cross-references in its GPT-5 System Card to point to current publications rather than older articles. The …
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