OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman announced an internal “code red,” pausing projects such as ads, shopping, health agents, and the Pulse personal assistant to focus on boosting ChatGPT’s speed, reliability and personalization. The memo calls for daily calls and temporary team transfers to speed development. Meanwhile, Google, which launched its own “code red” after ChatGPT’s debut, sees its AI user base expand with tools like Nano Banana and its new Gemini 3 model, which outperforms rivals on several benchmarks. The parallel moves highlight a pivotal moment in the AI race, with both firms investing heavily to maintain leadership.
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