[OpenAI Updates Usage Policy: Model Intermediary Platforms Require Approval, Prohibits Using Outputs to Train Competing Models] According to OpenAI's official website, OpenAI has updated its usage policy, with the new regulations set to take effect on November 20, 2026. The new policy requires that operators of model access intermediary platforms or other services that allow third parties to directly access OpenAI models (such as model routers or AI gateways) must obtain prior approval from OpenAI. This does not apply to applications that integrate OpenAI models to implement functionality. Additionally, the new policy explicitly prohibits using OpenAI models or their outputs to prepare, filter, or provide training data and signals for models that replace or compete with OpenAI, including constructing training tasks, reinforcement learning environments, and providing scoring, ranking, or other feedback. It also bans extracting protected inference content through unauthorized access, reverse engineering, or similar methods.