OpenAI hits 'code red' to supercharge ChatGPT

Technology Dec 11, 2025

OpenAI just pressed pause on almost everything else so it can make ChatGPT better—and fast.
CEO Sam Altman called a "code red" in December 2025, shifting the team's full focus to making ChatGPT quicker, more reliable, and more personal.

Why the rush?

Competition is heating up.
Google's Gemini AI has been gaining ground, jumping from 450 million to 650 million users in just a few months, thanks to features like its Nano Banana image generator.
Anthropic is also winning over business clients.
OpenAI's move shows how serious they are about staying ahead—and making sure your chatbot experience doesn't fall behind.