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John-Anthony Disotto

ChatGPT 5.2 branded a ‘step backwards’ by disappointed early users – here’s why

ChatGPT app on an iPhone.
  • OpenAI says ChatGPT 5.2 is "the smartest generally-available model in the world."
  • Reddit users claim the new upgrade is "boring" and "too corporate"
  • Is ChatGPT 5.2 worse than its predecessor? It's too soon to tell

ChatGPT 5.2 is now available as OpenAI tries to flex its muscles to combat Google's impressive Gemini 3. But some users aren't very happy.

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