OpenAI felt tense this week as the team prepared a move they knew had to land. By Thursday, that move finally showed up with ChatGPT 5.2.

Inside the company, Altman even called a “code red” to speed improvements. New modes like Instant, Thinking, and Pro aim to show real progress.

OpenAI says 5.2 cuts hallucinations, boosts safety, and responds better to sensitive topics. It’s rolling out first to Plus, Pro, and business users.