AI firm OpenAI (PC:OPAIQ) might release its newest AI model, GPT‑5.2, as early as next week, according to The Verge. The update was originally expected around mid‑December, but sources say it could arrive by December 9. However, OpenAI hasn’t responded to questions about the timing of the launch so far. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that GPT‑5.2 is meant to help OpenAI catch up to tech giant Google’s (GOOGL) Gemini 3, which has taken the lead in the AI race.
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Indeed, earlier this month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly sent a “code red” message to his team, where he told them to focus on making ChatGPT better as fast as possible. More specifically, he called for an all‑hands “surge” effort, which means that some other projects, such as building AI agents or working on ads, were put on hold. Notably, Altman’s sense of urgency shows just how serious a threat competition from Google has become.
In fact, after Google released Gemini 3 last month, its stock climbed, and the new AI model got a lot of praise from many experts, including Altman and Elon Musk. Additionally, Salesforce (CRM) CEO Marc Benioff even said that he prefers Gemini 3 over ChatGPT. Interestingly, investment firm Coatue noted that stocks tied to OpenAI, like Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD), dropped after Gemini’s launch, while Google‑connected stocks rose.
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