The company said GPT-5.2 delivers improvements in general intelligence, coding, and long-context understanding. OpenAI highlighted that the model is designed to generate more economic value for users by excelling at tasks such as building spreadsheets, creating presentations, and managing complex multi-step projects.
The launch comes shortly after Alphabet’s Google unveiled the latest version of its Gemini AI in November, with Gemini 3 securing top spots on several industry performance leaderboards. Despite initial concerns, Altman told CNBC that Gemini 3 “has had less of an impact on our metrics than we feared,” speaking alongside Disney CEO Bob Iger.
In a strategic partnership announced the same day, Disney confirmed it is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will allow the company to use Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel characters in its Sora AI video generator.
OpenAI also stated that GPT-5.1, GPT-5, and GPT-4.1 will continue to be supported in its API, with no plans for deprecation. The new GPT-5.2 variants—Instant, Thinking, and Pro—will begin rolling out in ChatGPT on Thursday, initially available to paid subscribers.
The launch underscores the intensifying competition in the AI industry as major players race to deliver more powerful models and integrate them into practical business and creative applications.