Archive · 23 Nov 2025
AI Race Intensifies: Google's Gemini 3 Challenges OpenAI's Lead
Google's new AI model, Gemini 3, is doing better than OpenAI's GPT-5.1 in important tests.
OpenAI's boss, Sam Altman, said Google is doing great and that OpenAI might have some tough times ahead.
OpenAI is working hard to catch up and make their AI really smart.
Google's new model is available on many platforms, reaching lots of people right away.
OpenAI is also working on a new model to improve their AI and stay ahead.
Google's Gemini 3 outperforms OpenAI's GPT-5.1 in key benchmarks
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges Google's progress and warns of 'temporary economic headwinds'
OpenAI shifts to 'wartime footing' to catch up and maintain focus on superintelligence
Google's Gemini 3 integrates with multiple platforms at launch, reaching billions of users
OpenAI working on Shallotpeat, a new model to fix pre-training bugs and reclaim lead
- Who
- Google (Gemini 3) and OpenAI (GPT-5.1)
- What
- Competing in AI model benchmarks and market reach
- When
- Recently, with Google launching Gemini 3 on 18 November
- Where
- In AI model benchmarks and user platforms
- Why
- To gain market advantage and maintain leadership in AI
OpenAI's Perspective
Google's Perspective
AI Model Performance
OpenAI's Perspective
Acknowledges Google's recent advancements but reassures staff of OpenAI's strength
Google's Perspective
Describes Gemini 3 as 'most intelligent' model yet and highlights its wide availability
- Google's AI Model
- Gemini 3
- OpenAI's AI Model
- GPT-5.1
- Launch Date (Gemini 3)
- 18 November 2023
- OpenAI's New Model
- Shallotpeat (codenamed)
Sources
Sam Altman Warns Of 'Economic Headwinds' In Internal Memo To Staff After Google's AI Progress With Gemini 3
Gemini 3 vs GPT-5.1: Why CEO Sam Altman thinks that OpenAI is in trouble
OpenAI's new GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max — all about the agentic coding model that can work for long hours
