OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 ‘code red’ response to Google is coming next week
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a 'code red' to counter competition from Google and Anthropic, with GPT-5.2 set to launch next week to close the gap created by Google's Gemini 3.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a "code red" situation earlier this week, pushing staff to respond quickly to increased competition from Google and Anthropic. Sources familiar with OpenAI's plans tell me that the company is planning its first response to Gemini 3 with its upcoming GPT-5.2 update.
I understand GPT-5.2 is ready to be released, and could appear as soon as early next week. Sources tell me the 5.2 update should close the gap that Google created with the release of Gemini 3 last month - a model that topped leaderboards and wowed Sam Altman and xAI CEO Elon Musk.
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