OpenAI has launched its flagship GPT‑5.2 model amid a declared code red in the AI arms race. The upgrade promises improved performance for complex professional tasks as competitors like Google and Anthropic ramp up their efforts.
Disney made headlines by committing $1B to OpenAI in a three‑year licensing deal to power its Sora AI video generator. This move not only deepens the creative collaboration between the two but also highlights how traditional media is leveraging AI, as detailed by the Disney investment story.
In a related twist, Disney has also accused Google of massive copyright violations over AI-generated content, a dispute detailed in the copyright lawsuit that underscores the growing legal challenges in AI training data. Adding to investor concerns, Oracle reported a Q2 earnings shortfall, which has rattled markets amid its ambitious AI spend plans, according to the earnings report.
Elsewhere in the tech landscape, DeepMind is preparing to open its first automated AI science lab in the UK as part of a government partnership, as reported in their UK lab initiative. At the same time, Google is broadening its AI presence by integrating Gemini-powered tools, including enhancements to its Deep Research Agent and Chrome on iOS, underscoring rapid innovation across platforms.