OpenAI’s ‘code red’ response to Gemini-3 could arrive next week: here’s what we know about GPT-5.2

Earlier this week, there were multiple reports claiming that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had raised a ‘code red’ in an internal memo after increasing competition from rivals like Google and Anthropic. Since then, OpenAI’s Head of ChatGPT Nick Turley has publicly confirmed that ads are not dropping for the chatbot just yet, while a new report by The Verge now claims that the company’s response to rivals could arrive as soon as next week.

Reportedly, OpenAI’s response to Gemini 3, which has been ranked on top of multiple benchmarks, will be GPT-5.2….