OpenAI unveiled its GPT-5.2 AI model, following an internal “code red” reportedly issued by CEO Sam Altman in early December, which paused non-essential projects and redirected teams to speed up development in response to Google’s Gemini 3. According to the company, GPT-5.2 features enhancements in general intelligence, coding capabilities, and long-context comprehension. The model is expected to provide greater practical value for users, improving tasks like creating spreadsheets, designing presentations, and managing complex multi-step projects.

Google launched the latest version of its Gemini in November, showcasing Gemini 3’s strong performance across several widely recognized AI benchmarks. “Gemini 3 has had less of an impact on our metrics than we feared,” Altman told CNBC on Thursday, alongside Disney CEO Bob Iger. Google has not yet commented to Reuters.

Disney announced it is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will allow the company to incorporate Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel characters into its Sora AI video generator. OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, stated it has no plans to retire GPT‑5.1, GPT‑5, or GPT‑4.1 from its API. GPT-5.2 Instant, Thinking, and Pro versions will begin rolling out in ChatGPT on Thursday, starting with paid subscriptions.