I tested GPT-5.2 and the AI model’s mixed results raise tough questions

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• GPT-5.2 barely outperforms GPT-5.1 despite requiring a Plus subscription
• Strong writing and analysis contrast with a disappointing coding regression.
• New brevity and go signal behavior may frustrate professional users.

OpenAI has released its latest ChatGPT model, GPT-5.2. According to the company, it’s the “most capable model series yet for professional knowledge work.”

Since the generative AI…