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Evaluations conducted in offline setting by default

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In what setting do OpenAI's system card results describe evaluations?
OpenAI's system card results describe evaluations run in an offline setting, except where noted.
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

It establishes a default methodological baseline for all reported evaluation results, with exceptions only where explicitly flagged.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Readers should understand that evaluation results reflect an offline setting unless the card specifically indicates otherwise.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

Consistent with applicable law, you understand and agree that Tinder may not share information with you regarding your account termination if doing so would potentially impair the safety or privacy of other users.

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within the Services, all discussion boards, groups, or other public forums available to participants are publicly visible to other participants.

Leonardo AI Medium

We will make it clear by notice to you which (if any) goods or services, or website links, we receive a benefit from by featuring them on our Platform.

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Except where noted, the results in system cards describe evaluations we ran in an offline setting.

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Document
OpenAI GPT-5.5 System Card
Entity
OpenAI
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
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First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-068107
Document ID
CA-D-00924
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July 9, 2026 08:25 UTC
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Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI GPT-5.5 System Card
Record ID: CA-P-068107
Captured: 2026-07-09 08:25:24 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-gpt-55-system-card/provision/CA-P-068107/evaluations-conducted-in-offline-setting-by-default/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's Evaluations conducted in offline setting by default clause do?

It establishes a default methodological baseline for all reported evaluation results, with exceptions only where explicitly flagged.

How does this clause affect you?

Readers should understand that evaluation results reflect an offline setting unless the card specifically indicates otherwise.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

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