OpenAI declares ‘Code Red’ as Google’s Gemini AI outpaces ChatGPT in industry benchmarks, report claims — Sam Altman sets all hands to the pump on flagship LLM, parks other projects

OpenAI is prioritizing its ChatGPT project over other initiatives, with CEO Sam Altman declaring a "Code Red" status to enhance the AI's performance. Competitors like Google's Gemini 3 and Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 are gaining ground, prompting OpenAI to focus on improving its flagship AI LLM's personalization and speed. Despite facing financial losses, OpenAI continues to invest in AI development and data centers, aiming to stay ahead in the market. The company plans to release a new model to rival Gemini 3, following user feedback on previous versions.