What to know
- GPT-5.2 is OpenAI’s newest and most capable model family, focused on professional-grade reasoning and task execution.
- It is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, with API availability for developers.
- The model comes in Instant, Thinking, and Pro modes for speed, depth, and advanced workflows.
- OpenAI accelerated GPT-5.2 development amid growing competition from rival AI models.
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.2, its latest frontier model series, emphasizing substantial upgrades in intelligence, professional capabilities, and real-world task execution. The rollout began on December 11, 2025, starting with paid ChatGPT plans like Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, and the models are also available through the API for developers.
GPT-5.2 includes three main configurations:
- Instant — fast responses and general-purpose tasks.
- Thinking — deeper reasoning for complex work like financial modeling or detailed document analysis.
- Pro — research-grade performance aimed at advanced enterprise workflows.
"GPT-5.2 represents the biggest leap for GPT models in agentic coding since GPT-5 and is a SOTA coding model in its price range. The version bump undersells the jump in intelligence. We’re excited to make it the default across Windsurf and several core Devin workloads." - Jeff Wang, CEO, Windsurf
These options reflect OpenAI’s goal to tailor the AI’s speed and reasoning depth to the needs of different users. Some platforms (like the API and Copilot) are already integrating GPT-5.2, while full availability in all products will be gradual.
GPT-5.2 significantly improves over its predecessor (GPT-5.1) on professional benchmarks. It sets new performance records on evaluations of knowledge work, coding, reasoning, long-context understanding, and tool usage — often outperforming both prior models and, in some well-specified tasks, matching human expert performance.
You will see GPT-5.2 powering more automated tasks end-to-end, from detailed reports to structured plans and technical workflows. The model aims to reduce time spent on formatting, interpreting guidelines, or debugging AI-generated outputs, making it easier for you to focus on decision-making rather than cleanup. Early adopters highlight its strength in managing layered instructions, integrating context across long sessions, and maintaining coherent project-level continuity.
As OpenAI continues the rollout, GPT-5.2 becomes the new baseline for professional productivity inside ChatGPT. Whether you use AI casually or as a core part of your work, the update brings more control, better reasoning, and smoother execution across almost every task you rely on the model for.
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