OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 after “code red” Google threat alert

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, a new series of AI models for ChatGPT, in response to competitive pressure from Google's Gemini 3 AI model. The release includes three versions: Instant, Thinking, and Pro, each tailored for different tasks. GPT-5.2 boasts a 400,000-token context window and a knowledge cutoff date of August 31, 2025, enhancing its processing capabilities. The new model is available to paid ChatGPT subscribers and developers via API, with pricing at $1.75 per million input tokens. OpenAI's strategic shift follows Google's recent advancements in AI technology, prompting a renewed focus on improving ChatGPT's performance to maintain its market position.