Early Access to OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 Starts Now
OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.2 this week. Select users already had access through testing, and public preview began December 11, 2025. GitHub made it available first in Copilot, while ChatGPT paid plans and the API opened up too. Enterprise testers got hands-on time weeks earlier.
Public Preview in GitHub Copilot
GitHub announced GPT-5.2 in public preview for Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise users. Pick it from the model selector in these spots:
- Visual Studio Code (chat, ask, edit, agent modes)
- Copilot Chat on github.com
- GitHub Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Copilot CLI
Rollout happens gradually, so it might not show up yet. Enterprise and Business admins enable it in settings. Pro and Pro+ users select and confirm once. VS Code users with their own keys add it via Manage Models. GitHub’s changelog has full details.
ChatGPT Paid Users and API Access
TechCrunch reports GPT-5.2 reached ChatGPT paid subscribers and developers through the API on December 11. It comes in three versions: Instant for quick tasks like writing or translation, Thinking for coding and long docs, Pro for tough problems. OpenAI pitches it for spreadsheets, code, images, tools, and multi-step work. Read TechCrunch’s coverage.
Alpha Testing with Partners
Fortune says enterprise partners tested GPT-5.2 for weeks before launch. That group included Harvey (legal AI), Notion, Box, Shopify, and Zoom. They checked tool use, code writing, and debugging. OpenAI claims strong results there, plus better safety on mental health topics. Fortune’s article covers the tests.
CNBC reports Sam Altman expects OpenAI to exit ‘code red’ by January after the GPT-5.2 launch (link). The Verge sees it as OpenAI’s latest move in the agentic AI battle (link). VentureBeat explains what enterprises need to know (link).
GitHub asks for feedback in their community. Expect wider access soon as rollout continues.
