OpenAI in ‘Code Red’: Neptune Acquisition, ChatGPT Logs Ruling, New ‘Garlic’ Model and Safety Scrutiny — December 4, 2025 Update
OpenAI declared a “code red” on December 4, 2025, shifting internal resources to improve ChatGPT amid rising competition from Google and Anthropic. The company agreed to acquire Polish AI startup Neptune for under $400 million. A U.S. judge ordered OpenAI to hand over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs in a copyright case. OpenAI also announced $40.5 million in grants to nonprofits and joined an anti-scam alliance.