OpenAI debuts GPT-5.2 with long-context understanding advancements.
The rollout began for paid ChatGPT subscribers on that date, following efforts to enhance development pace in light of recent advancements from competitors, including Google's Gemini 3 released the previous month.
GPT-5.2 supports enterprise applications with greater precision and better adherence to instructions. It performs effectively in areas such as developing spreadsheets, preparing presentations, and managing multi-step processes.
The model provides improved efficiency in processing medium and complex queries, incorporating defined boundaries to produce focused responses.
It is designed for dependable use in production settings, delivering consistent results in fields like programming and document review.
According to company statements, GPT-5.2 frequently achieves or exceeds performance levels of current models in completing tasks, while maintaining flexibility in response style and structure.
Relative to earlier versions, GPT-5.2 includes standard structured guidance, minimizes unnecessary details, strengthens compliance with user directions, optimizes interactions with tools, and prioritizes clear reasoning steps. It also manages unclear requests by seeking additional details.
In a separate announcement, OpenAI established a partnership with The Walt Disney Company, marking Disney as the primary content licensing partner for the Sora generative AI video tool.
This three-year arrangement enables Sora to produce brief user-initiated social videos incorporating over 200 characters from Disney properties, encompassing Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars collections.
The agreement covers various elements such as costumes, props, vehicles, and recognizable locations, but excludes any representations of individual performers or recorded voices.
Disney intends to incorporate OpenAI's application programming interfaces into upcoming offerings and features on the Disney+ platform, including tools to support internal operations.
As part of the collaboration, Disney committed a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, along with provisions for potential further equity based on final terms and approvals.
Sam Altman said: "Disney is the global gold standard for storytelling, and we're excited to partner to allow Sora and ChatGPT Images to expand the way people create and experience great content.
"This agreement shows how AI companies and creative leaders can work together responsibly to promote innovation that benefits society, respect the importance of creativity, and help works reach vast new audiences."
