🤖 OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 performing at professional expert level 🤖
Most advanced frontier model for professional knowledge work and long-running agents

OpenAI launched GPT-5.2, designed specifically for professional knowledge work with significant improvements in creating spreadsheets, building presentations, writing code, and understanding long contexts. The model sets new state-of-the-art performance across many benchmarks, including GDPval where it outperforms industry professionals at well-specified tasks spanning 44 occupations. GPT-5.2 Thinking beats or ties top industry professionals on 70.9% of comparisons, producing outputs at >11x the speed and <1% the cost of expert professionals. Available today in ChatGPT and API for all developers.

🖼️ OpenAI tests next-level Image Creation Models 🖼️
New generation brings substantial detail and fidelity improvements

OpenAI is preparing to roll out its next generation of image generation models alongside GPT-5.2, with two new models appearing on online evaluation platforms. Early testers report substantial increases in image detail and fidelity, bringing OpenAI's image generation closer to Google's Nano Banana 2 standard. The upgrade represents a significant leap forward in AI-powered visual content creation, potentially reshaping how users interact with image generation tools.

🛒 ChatGPT partners with Instacart for grocery shopping 🛒
Users can now browse products, build carts, and check out without leaving ChatGPT

OpenAI expanded its long-standing relationship with Instacart by integrating grocery shopping directly into ChatGPT. Users can now browse products, build their shopping cart, and complete checkout without switching apps. The feature represents a significant step toward making AI assistants more practical for daily life tasks. This integration builds on previous partnerships between the two companies and positions ChatGPT as a comprehensive lifestyle assistant.

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🥽 Google set to launch AI glasses in 2026 🥽

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🛑 OpenAI disables ChatGPT shopping after backlash 🛑

OpenAI has disabled shopping suggestions in ChatGPT following widespread user criticism that the responses appeared too similar to advertisements. CRO Mark Chen acknowledged the feature "fell short" of expectations and announced its immediate removal. The quick reversal highlights the delicate balance between AI monetization and user trust as the company serves over 800 million weekly users. The move demonstrates OpenAI's responsiveness to user feedback amid growing concerns about commercialization.