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OpenAI is accelerating the rollout of its next major AI model update in response to intensifying rivalry from Google and other players in the artificial intelligence sector. The company’s chief executive, Sam Altman, issued an urgent internal directive earlier this week to prioritize countermeasures against recent advances by competitors.
According to sources close to the matter, OpenAI intends to counter Google’s latest Gemini 3 model with an enhanced version dubbed GPT-5.2. This update is now prepared for launch, potentially arriving as early as the beginning of next week, earlier than initially anticipated.
The forthcoming release aims to address the lead Google established with Gemini 3, which debuted last month and quickly dominated industry benchmarks, earning praise from industry leaders including Altman and Elon Musk, head of xAI.
Reports from The Information indicate that OpenAI’s upcoming reasoning-focused model has outperformed Gemini 3 in the company’s own testing, bolstering confidence in the planned deployment.
Originally slated for a later December debut, the GPT-5.2 rollout has been fast-tracked amid competitive pressures, with December 9 targeted as the new date. OpenAI officials did not respond to requests for confirmation ahead of this report.
Historical patterns show that OpenAI’s timelines for model releases can adjust based on technical hurdles, infrastructure constraints, or announcements from rivals. As such, the schedule might see minor delays if unforeseen issues arise.
Beyond this immediate update, users of ChatGPT can anticipate substantial enhancements in the near term, including faster performance, greater dependability, and more tailored options. Altman’s alert signals a broader pivot toward core improvements rather than novel functionalities, marking GPT-5.2 as the initial step in this strategic shift.
