OpenAI updates usage policies to require approval for model routers and AI gateways

Platforms that resell direct access to OpenAI models will need a green light first, starting November 20, 2026 OpenAI is adding a bouncer to the door. Under its refreshed Usage Policies, operators of model routers and AI gateways now need prior review and approval before offering third-party access to OpenAI’s models. The new rules take effect on November 20, 2026. The policy revision itself is dated October 21, 2026, which gives affected platforms roughly a month to get their paperwork in order. The update targets what OpenAI calls model-access intermediary platforms.

Source: Crypto Briefing