Sam Altman issues ‘code red’ at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals
Chief executive tells staff it is ‘critical time’ for chatbot as it faces intense competition from Google’s new Gemini 3Sam Altman has declared a “code red” at OpenAI to improve ChatGPT as the chatbot faces intense competition from rivals.The chief executive of the San Francisco-based...
<p>Chief executive tells staff it is ‘critical time’ for chatbot as it faces intense competition from Google’s new Gemini 3</p><p>Sam Altman has declared a “code red” at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/openai">OpenAI</a> to improve ChatGPT as the chatbot faces <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/10/sam-altman-can-openai-profits-keep-pace">intense competition</a> from rivals.</p><p>The chief executive of the San Francisco-based startup told staff in an internal memo: “We are at a critical time for ChatGPT,” according to a report by tech news site <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-ceo-declares-code-red-combat-threats-chatgpt-delays-ads-effort?rc=fnnefa">the Information</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/02/sam-altman-issues-code-red-at-openai-as-chatgpt-contends-with-rivals">Continue reading...</a>
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