Archive · 7 Dec 2025
OpenAI Accelerates GPT-5.2 Launch to December 9
OpenAI has decided to launch its new AI model, GPT-5.2, earlier than planned, on December 9.
This is because Google introduced a new AI model called Gemini 3, which got a lot of attention.
Google has also made a special mode called Deep Think available to all its AI Ultra subscribers.
This mode helps with complex tasks like math and science.
OpenAI wants to make sure their new model comes out sooner to compete with Google's.
It's like when one ice cream shop brings out a new flavor, and another shop quickly introduces their own to keep up.
Google's Deep Think mode is already being used by people who pay for the AI Ultra plan, and it's doing really well in tests.
OpenAI is trying to keep up by bringing their model to market faster.
OpenAI is launching GPT-5.2 on December 9, earlier than initially planned.
The accelerated timeline is a response to Google's unveiling of Gemini 3 in November.
Gemini 3 gained significant attention, including praise from Elon Musk.
GPT-5.2 was originally expected to launch later in December.
Google has rolled out Gemini 3 Deep Think mode to all Google AI Ultra subscribers, enhancing its reasoning capabilities.
- Who
- OpenAI and Google
- What
- Accelerated launch of GPT-5.2 and rollout of Gemini 3 Deep Think mode
- When
- December 9 for GPT-5.2, December 4 for Gemini 3 Deep Think
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To maintain competitiveness in the AI market and enhance user capabilities
OpenAI
AI Model Launch
OpenAI
OpenAI is accelerating the launch of GPT-5.2 to December 9 to counter Google's Gemini 3.
Google has rolled out Gemini 3 Deep Think mode to all Google AI Ultra subscribers, enhancing its reasoning capabilities.
Market Positioning
OpenAI
OpenAI is responding to Google's lead in the AI race by bringing GPT-5.2 to market earlier.
Google is leveraging the success of Gemini 3 to solidify its position as a leader in AI technology.
- AI Model
- GPT-5.2
- Launch Date
- December 9
- Competitor Model
- Google Gemini 3
- Trigger Event
- Google Gemini 3 unveiling
- Original Expected Date
- Later in December
- Gemini 3 Deep Think Benchmark
- 41% on Humanity’s Last Exam, 45.1% with code execution on Hand ARC-AGI-2
- Google AI Ultra Subscription Cost
- Rs 24,500 per month
Sources
OpenAI To Launch GPT-5.2 On December 9 After Sam Altman’s 'Code Red' To Counter Google Gemini
OpenAI top executive clears air on ChatGPT ad rumours, says no live tests underway
Gemini 3 Deep Think now available to all Google AI Ultra subscribers: Here’s how to use it
‘No live tests for Ads,’ denies OpenAI VP Nick Turley amid ChatGPT advertisement rumours
