Sam Altman Declares "Code Red" for ChatGPT Improvements Amid Intensifying AI Competition

Dec 03, 2025 03:49 pm CST

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued an internal "code red" directive to prioritize ChatGPT improvements, redirecting resources away from other projects in response to increasing competition from Google's Gemini and other AI developers. This strategic shift highlights the intensifying battle among major AI companies racing to dominate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market while demonstrating ROI on billions in investments.