OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 ‘code red’ response to Google is coming next week

Published: (December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST)
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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

Overview

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.
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