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ZDNET's key takeaways
GPT-5.2 barely outperforms GPT-5.1 despite requiring a Plus subscription
Strong writing and analysis contrast with a disappointing coding regression.
New brevity and go signal behavior may frustrate professional users.
OpenAI has released its latest ChatGPT model, GPT-5.2. According to the company, it's the "most capable model series yet for professional knowledge work."
Since the generative AI boom began in 2023, I've run a series of repeatable tests on new products and releases. ZDNET regularly tests the programming ability of chatbots, their overall performance, and how various AI content detectors perform.
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