What happened
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, a new model available in Instant, Thinking, and Pro versions, designed for complex problem-solving, coding, and agent-style workflows. GPT-5.2 Thinking demonstrates a 30% reduction in factual errors compared to GPT-5.1, achieved a perfect score on the AIME 2025 mathematics benchmark, and surpassed Gemini 3 Pro in scientific and mathematical reasoning. The model supports the Responses API, enabling developers to build agent systems. This release expands access to paid ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Enterprise subscribers.
Why it matters
The introduction of GPT-5.2, with its enhanced reasoning and agentic capabilities, introduces a new operational constraint by increasing the potential for autonomous system interactions and complex output generation. This raises due diligence requirements for IT security and compliance teams to monitor and validate model behaviour, particularly concerning data provenance, output accuracy, and the integration of agent systems. The burden falls on platform operators to manage the expanded scope of model applications and their operational implications.
