According to insider reports from The Verge and WSJ on December 6, 2025, OpenAI has sharply accelerated preparations for the release of the GPT-5.2 model. Following the declaration of an internal "code red," the company mobilized all resources to update its flagship. Sources suggest the launch could happen as early as December 9. This move is seen as a direct and aggressive response to intensifying competition from Google Gemini and other players. The update promises significant improvements in the frontier models performance and capabilities.
The Verge: OpenAI Accelerates GPT-5.2 Launch After Declaring "Code Red"
