OpenAI is making a major comeback! Reports indicate that CEO Sam Altman declared a ‘code red’ in December 2025, directing all efforts towards enhancing ChatGPT and related offerings. This intense focus has already yielded impressive results, including the launch of GPT-5.2, customizable personality traits for ChatGPT, innovative healthcare features, and a fresh artificial intelligence (AI) model for Codex. Now, Altman has shared exciting news with employees: the AI powerhouse is experiencing renewed revenue growth.
OpenAI’s Strong Revenue Rebound and a Glimpse of the Future
A CNBC report confirms Altman’s update to employees and investors, noting that OpenAI’s revenue growth is rapidly accelerating again after a slump before December 2025. An internal Slack message, seen by the publication, revealed that ChatGPT alone is ‘back to exceeding 10 percent monthly growth.’ While this news is certainly positive, it remains uncertain whether the ‘code red’ directive is still in effect or has been officially lifted.
Furthermore, the report suggests Altman hinted at the impending launch of an ‘updated chat model’ this week. Although details are sparse, it’s highly likely this refers to a new or significantly enhanced AI model for ChatGPT, possibly GPT-5.3. This speculation aligns with OpenAI’s recent release of GPT-5.3-Codex, specifically tailored for sophisticated agentic coding tasks.
It’s worth noting that the GPT-5.2 AI model was just released in December 2025, making another immediate model release somewhat unexpected. However, OpenAI has announced plans to discontinue its popular GPT-4o model on February 13, a move that has already sparked frustration among users who appreciate its advanced conversational capabilities. This timing strongly suggests the upcoming model will serve as a direct replacement for GPT-4o, emphasizing even greater conversational and emotional intelligence.
Altman also reportedly expressed immense excitement in his Slack message, describing the recent growth of Codex as ‘insane.’ The publication indicated that this coding product saw an astonishing 50 percent growth in just one week following the introduction of its new agentic model. ‘This was a great week,’ Altman enthusiastically stated.
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