OpenAI is not taking the challenge posed by the launch of Alphabet’s (GOOGL) new Gemini 3 artificial intelligence (AI) model lying down.
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According to multiple media reports, OpenAI is developing a new large language model codenamed “Garlic” as it attempts to regain ground lost to Alphabet in the global AI race. The Gemini 3 AI model has been greeted with rave reviews from users and analysts, lighting a fuse under GOOGL stock.
Privately held OpenAI is now working around the clock to develop a new AI model that can compete against both Gemini 3 and Anthropic’s Opus 4.5 chatbot, particularly when it comes to coding and reasoning tasks.
AI Arms Race
Previous media reports said that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a “code red” across the company immediately after Alphabet’s Gemini 3 model was released publicly. OpenAI is now scrambling to improve its ChatGPT AI chatbot.
Media reports say OpenAI is preparing to launch a new reasoning model that can compete head-to-head against Gemini 3. OpenAI plans to release the “Garlic” AI model as soon as possible, potentially in the first quarter of 2026.
Is GOOGL Stock a Buy?
The stock of Alphabet has a consensus Strong Buy rating among 38 Wall Street analysts. That rating is based on 31 Buy and seven Hold recommendations issued in the last three months. The average GOOGL price target of $314.71 implies 0.58% downside from current levels.
