According to Reuters and The Information on December 2, 2025, OpenAI leadership declared an internal "code red." This signifies a priority mobilization of all company resources to improve the core quality and capabilities of ChatGPT. Consequently, secondary initiatives, such as the development of advertising tools and certain information products, have been paused. This move signals managements recognition of growing competition and the need for decisive action to maintain technological leadership.
Reuters: OpenAI Declares "Code Red" to Urgently Improve ChatGPT Quality