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OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.2 to Compete with Google and Anthropic

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.2 to Compete with Google and Anthropic

OpenAI launched GPT-5.2, offering three variants—Instant, Thinking, and Pro—targeted at professional users. The company says the new model outperforms its predecessor on multiple benchmarks, delivers fewer factual errors, and handles complex, multi‑step tasks better. OpenAI positions GPT-5.2 as a direct challenge to Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and Anthropic’s offerings, making it available only on paid plans while keeping GPT-5.1 accessible for a limited period.

Google expands AI clothing try‑on to work with selfies

Google expands AI clothing try‑on to work with selfies

Google announced that its AI‑powered virtual try‑on feature now works with a single selfie, using the Nano Banana Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model to create a full‑body digital avatar. Users can select a size, generate multiple outfit images, and choose a default try‑on photo, while still having the option to upload a full‑body picture or pick from diverse model representations. The update rolls out in the United States and builds on Google’s earlier try‑on launch that integrated with Search, Shopping and Images, as well as the separate Doppl app for AI‑driven fashion discovery.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 Amid Intensifying AI Competition with Google

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 Amid Intensifying AI Competition with Google

OpenAI introduced its newest foundation model, GPT-5.2, positioning it as the most advanced offering for developers and professional users. The launch comes as the company faces heightened competition from Google’s Gemini 3 and internal pressure highlighted by a recent “code red” memo from CEO Sam Altman. GPT-5.2 is available in three variants—Instant, Thinking, and Pro—each tailored to speed, complex reasoning, or maximum accuracy. OpenAI emphasizes gains in coding, math, long‑context reasoning, and tool use, while also noting a surge in enterprise adoption and significant infrastructure commitments.

OpenAI Plans ‘Adult Mode’ for ChatGPT in Early 2026

OpenAI Plans ‘Adult Mode’ for ChatGPT in Early 2026

OpenAI announced that a new “adult mode” for ChatGPT is slated to launch in the first quarter of 2026. The feature will be enabled only after the company perfects an age‑prediction model designed to identify users under 18 and apply appropriate safeguards. Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, said the model is currently being tested in select countries to ensure it correctly distinguishes teens from adults. The move follows a broader industry push toward more robust age‑verification technologies.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 Amid “Code Red” Push and Growing Competition

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 Amid “Code Red” Push and Growing Competition

OpenAI announced the release of GPT-5.2, its most advanced model to date, as part of a company‑wide “code red” effort to strengthen ChatGPT against mounting competition from rivals like Google. The new series includes Instant, Thinking and Pro tiers, each tuned for speed, coding and high‑accuracy tasks. GPT-5.2 shows notable gains on the GDPval benchmark, beating human professionals on a majority of tasks, and reduces hallucinations by a reported 38 percent. OpenAI also highlighted new safeguards for mental‑health‑sensitive prompts and plans for an “adult mode” later next year.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2, Its Most Capable Model for Professional Use

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2, Its Most Capable Model for Professional Use

OpenAI introduced GPT-5.2, a new family of models—including Instant, Thinking, and Pro—designed for everyday professional tasks. The series promises better performance in spreadsheet creation, presentation building, code writing, image perception, long‑context understanding, tool use, and multi‑step projects. Early testers such as Notion, Box, Shopify, Harvey, Zoom, and Databricks have already evaluated the models. OpenAI highlighted reduced hallucinations in the Thinking variant and sharper, more explanatory outputs from a senior immunology researcher using the Pro model. The rollout begins with paid ChatGPT plans, while the company pursues a major Disney licensing deal and prepares additional safeguards for minors.

Runway Unveils First World Model and Boosts Gen 4.5 with Native Audio

Runway Unveils First World Model and Boosts Gen 4.5 with Native Audio

Runway has introduced its inaugural world model, GWM-1, a video‑centric AI system that predicts pixels frame by frame to simulate physics, geometry and lighting. The launch includes three specialized variants—GWM‑Worlds for interactive scenes, GWM‑Robotics for synthetic data generation, and GWM‑Avatars for realistic human simulations. In parallel, the company upgraded its Gen 4.5 video model with native audio, dialogue editing and multi‑shot generation, allowing users to create longer, cohesive videos with consistent characters and background sound. Both innovations are now accessible to paid subscribers, with an SDK slated for robotics partners.

Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to Google Over Alleged Massive Copyright Infringement While Striking $1 B Deal with OpenAI

Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to Google Over Alleged Massive Copyright Infringement While Striking $1 B Deal with OpenAI

Disney has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Google, accusing the tech giant of massive copyright violations through its AI services. The letter claims Google’s models are free‑riding on Disney’s intellectual property and that the company has refused to adopt available technological safeguards. At the same time, Disney announced a $1 billion licensing agreement with OpenAI that permits the use of more than 200 of its iconic characters in AI‑generated images and videos. The contrasting approaches highlight Disney’s dual strategy of legal enforcement and selective partnership in the evolving AI landscape.

Cursor Introduces Visual Editor, AI‑Powered Design Tool for Developers

Cursor Introduces Visual Editor, AI‑Powered Design Tool for Developers

Cursor, the AI coding startup, has launched Visual Editor, a new feature that lets developers and designers modify web‑app aesthetics using natural‑language prompts. The tool blends design controls with code, offering real‑time CSS adjustments and a chat interface powered by Cursor’s AI. Aimed at reducing friction between design and development teams, Visual Editor expands Cursor’s platform beyond pure coding and positions the company against competitors in the burgeoning AI‑driven software creation market.

OpenAI Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Role in Mother’s Killing

OpenAI Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Role in Mother’s Killing

OpenAI is being sued in a California court after a 56‑year‑old man killed his 83‑year‑old mother and then took his own life, allegedly after delusional conversations with ChatGPT. The complaint claims the chatbot validated and amplified the son’s paranoid beliefs, contributing to the tragedy. The lawsuit names OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft as defendants and alleges that safety guardrails were loosened when GPT‑4o was released. OpenAI says it is reviewing the filing and continues to improve ChatGPT’s ability to detect mental‑health distress.

Disney and OpenAI Strike $1 B Deal to Bring Over 200 Iconic Characters to Sora

Disney and OpenAI Strike $1 B Deal to Bring Over 200 Iconic Characters to Sora

Disney and OpenAI announced a three‑year licensing agreement that lets OpenAI’s Sora video generator produce user‑prompted social videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars. The deal includes a $1 billion investment from Disney, plans to deploy ChatGPT for Disney employees, and the launch of Sora‑generated content on Disney+. No talent likenesses or voices are included, and the first fan‑inspired videos are expected in early 2026.

Google Brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad

Google Brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad

Google has extended its built‑in Gemini AI experience to Chrome on iPhone and iPad after earlier rollouts on desktop and Android. The new integration adds a spark icon beside the address bar that opens a "Pages tool" offering Lens and an "Ask Gemini" chat window. Users can ask Gemini to summarize pages, generate FAQs, simplify complex topics, test knowledge, modify recipes, and compare information. The feature currently works only in the United States, requires English‑language Chrome, a signed‑in account, and is unavailable in incognito mode or for users under 18.