ChatGPT 5.2 Is Here: What Changed, Pricing, and Early Impressions

OpenAI just released GPT-5.2 only three weeks after 5.1. Is this a massive leap forward or a panicked response to Gemini 3? In this video, I break down the official release notes, the new pricing structure, and (possibly, most importantly) I test OpenAI's new "Generative UI" claims to see if the code actually works. ⚠️ Warning for ChatGPT Users: If you rely on GPT-5.1 for your workflows, you need to watch the section on "Availability." OpenAI has officially put a 3-month expiration date on the previous model for chat users. In this review: - The Benchmarks: Why OpenAI is only comparing 5.2 to their own old models (and ignoring the competition). - The Price: A significant cost bump for API users and the tier requirements for Chat users. - The Test: I ran the "Typing Rain Game" prompt from OpenAI’s own blog post. The result? It was slow, and the game logic failed immediately. If you are a "vibe coder" or rely on ChatGPT for instant code generation, you need to see the results of this test before switching models. ➡️ OpenAI's Announcement Article: https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-2/ ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past simple prompts to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #GPT5.2 #OpenAI #AIReview #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing Timestamps 0:00 - Intro: GPT-5.2 Just Released 0:50 - The Benchmarks: Only Compared to Their Old Models 1:44 - Availability: Paid Plans Only (No Free Access) 2:18 - Critical Update: GPT-5.1 Will Be Removed in 3 Months 3:04 - API Pricing: Significant Cost Increases 4:30 - The New Feature: Generative UI (OpenAI's Answer to Artifacts) 5:55 - Hands-On Test: Running the "Typing Rain Game" 8:29 - The Results: The Game Failed 10:23 - Speed Comparison: GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3 11:41 - Closing Thoughts Keywords ChatGPT 5.2, GPT 5.2 release, ChatGPT update, OpenAI GPT 5.2, GPT 5.2 pricing, GPT 5.2 vs 5.1, ChatGPT models, OpenAI announcement, GPT models comparison, AI model updates, AI Quick Tips, ChatGPT, Thoughts Brewing, Damien Griffin, What's New with ChatGPT 5.2, ChatGPT Tutorial