OpenAI Declares 'Code Red' as Google Proves Itself a Worthy Competitor

There was a time when the term "AI" was synonymous with ChatGPT. But that time is long gone. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a "code red" on Monday—around 3 years after ChatGPT was released to the public—urging staff to prioritize improving ChatGPT as competitors like Google and Anthropic close the gap. The startup once dominated the AI market but now faces growing pressure to maintain its position.

In an internal announcement reviewed by The Information, Altman said OpenAI will delay several initiatives to focus on improving ChatGPT. The company is pausing work on advertising, shopping agents, health agents, and a personal assistant called Pulse. This reallocation of resources means teams will concentrate on core improvements such as speed, reliability, enhanced personalization, and the ability to answer more questions accurately.

The company will now conduct daily calls with teams working on ChatGPT, and Altman is encouraging temporary team transfers ...