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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 16 MIN

OpenAI's Existential Crisis: Are GPT 5.2 and a $1B Disney Deal Enough?

from Limitless: An AI Podcast · host Limitless

Despite the launch of ChatGPT 5.2, there is turmoil at OpenAI, coming amid $20 billion losses and fierce competition from Claude and Google's Gemini. CEO Sam Altman’s "code red" signals urgency, especially with a $1 billion AI content deal with Disney. We discuss user experience concerns, noting only 5% of users are paying subscribers, and the potential impact of ads on retention. Do you still use ChatGPT?------🌌 LIMITLESS HQ: LISTEN & FOLLOW HERE ⬇️https://limitless.bankless.com/https://x.com/LimitlessFT------TIMESTAMPS0:00 OpenAI's Survival Struggles1:34 GPT 5.25:50 Financial Challenges8:38 Billion Dollar Disney9:50 Subscription Models13:56 The Future of OpenAI------RESOURCESJosh: https://x.com/JoshKaleEjaaz: https://x.com/cryptopunk7213------Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

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