OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares ‘code red’ to improve ChatGPT amid rising competition in AI chatbots

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a "code red" alert to employees to improve ChatGPT, according to The Wall Street Journal. Altman sent an internal memo to staff Monday, saying more work is needed to enhance the chatbot's speed, reliability, and personalization features. This week marks three years since OpenAI first released ChatGPT, sparking global interest in generative AI technology. But the company faces increased competition from rivals, including Google, which last month released Gemini 3, the latest version of its AI assistant. OpenAI didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.