OpenAI has unveiled GPT‑5.2, its newest artificial intelligence model, following a “code red” declared by CEO Sam Altman to speed up development amid rising competition from Google’s Gemini 3. The launch comes as AI companies worldwide race to deliver more advanced and capable models.
GPT‑5.2 is available in three versions, Instant, Thinking, and Pro, each designed to handle different levels of tasks. While the Instant version focuses on quick answers, Thinking and Pro are optimized for complex reasoning, coding, and multi-step problem-solving. OpenAI says the model is faster, more accurate, and better at understanding longer contexts than previous releases.
The company highlighted practical applications for GPT‑5.2, including creating presentations, generating spreadsheets, writing code, managing projects, and analyzing complex data. Benchmarks indicate that GPT‑5.2 outperforms earlier versions in reasoning, coding, and general problem-solving tests. OpenAI also emphasized that much of the development had been in progress for months, though the launch was accelerated after Gemini 3 outperformed previous OpenAI models on key tests.
The new model will first be available to paid ChatGPT users and developers via API, while older GPT versions will remain accessible for existing users. OpenAI hopes this rollout will maintain its lead in the competitive AI landscape.
In a related move, Disney has agreed to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, allowing the company to use characters from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars in AI video-generation tools. This partnership highlights the growing interest of global entertainment companies in AI applications.
Experts say the launch of GPT‑5.2 signals a new stage in the AI arms race, where speed, reasoning ability, and practical usability will determine market leadership. With this release, OpenAI aims to offer a more versatile and capable AI tool for businesses, developers, and individual users alike, keeping it competitive in a fast-evolving industry.
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