SSPAI Morning Brief: OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 and More

Morning Brief

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2
Snapmaker U1 Color 3D Printer Launches
Amazon to Allow Authors to Publish Kindle Books Without DRM Protection
OpenAI Announces Integration with Select Adobe Apps
Tencent QQ Group Chats Add Support for Yuanbao AI Summary Feature
Alibaba Releases Qwen3-Omni-Flash Multi-Modal Model
Qualcomm Announces Acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems
Rumors You Can Just Glance At

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2

On December 12, OpenAI announced the launch of its GPT-5.2 model lineup, positioning it as the most suitable model for everyday professional use. According to OpenAI, GPT-5.2 delivers overall improvements in table generation, presentation creation, coding, image understanding, long-context processing, tool use, and complex multi-step tasks.

The GPT-5.2 series includes three versions: Instant, Thinking, and Pro. Among them, the Thinking model stands out for significantly reducing hallucinations, making it more suitable for professional AI agent applications that require high reliability. Companies such as Notion, Box, Shopify, Harvey, Zoom, and Databricks participated in pre-release testing. OpenAI also noted that GPT-5.2 will play a more central role in AI-agent workflows, with the long-term goal of shaping ChatGPT into a highly personalized intelligent assistant. Source

Logos for OpenAI and the Walt Disney Company in white on a background of swirling purples, blues, and magenta OpenAI also announced a three-year licensing agreement with Disney. Sora and ChatGPT Images will gain the ability to generate video and image content featuring characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. The related features are expected to roll out in early 2026, with some generated content showcased on Disney+. Source

In addition, Disney has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Google, claiming that Google used Disney works without permission to train AI models, and subsequently generated and distributed images and videos featuring Disney-related characters for commercial purposes. Source

Snapmaker U1 Color 3D Printer Launches

On December 12, the color 3D printer Snapmaker U1 made its debut on JD.com. The Snapmaker U1 features the SnapSwap™ independent four-head parallel system, supporting multi-color and multi-material printing with quick toolhead switching. According to the company, in multi-color printing scenarios the device can switch toolheads in about 5 seconds, improving efficiency and reducing material waste. Compared with traditional single-nozzle color-changing methods, Snapmaker U1’s four-color printing tasks can reach speeds of up to 500 mm/s and complete prints within 5–6 hours. While achieving up to a fivefold increase in overall efficiency, the design also reduces material usage by about 80% thanks to its purge-free channel structure.

Snapmaker U1 supports automatic calibration, input shaping, pressure advance, automatic bed leveling, and other features to ensure clean edges, smooth walls, and sharp details even in high-speed printing mode. Its printing parameters include a build volume of 270×270×270 mm, along with AI print monitoring and app-based management.

Snapmaker U1 is priced at 5,299 RMB exclusively on JD.com (4,504.15 RMB after national subsidies). Buyers can still claim an exclusive privilege package before 7 p.m. on December 12, with pre-orders officially opening at 8 p.m. The Snapmaker U1 will also be showcased at an offline experience event at the JD MALL Beijing Shuangjing store from December 16 to 17. Source

Amazon to Allow Authors to Publish Kindle Books Without DRM Protection

Amazon has announced that beginning January 20, 2026, authors who choose not to enable DRM (Digital Rights Management) in the Kindle Direct Publishing workflow will be able to offer their e-books to readers in more open formats such as EPUB and PDF. Previously published books will not have their DRM settings changed automatically; authors must manually update their preferences in the KDP dashboard. Once an author updates the DRM status, the change may take up to 72 hours to appear on Amazon’s main site.

Amazon stated that the new option is intended to make it easier for readers to access content they have purchased. However, some authors believe the move may actually increase the number of people choosing to enable DRM. Source

OpenAI Announces Integration with Select Adobe Apps

On December 11, Adobe launched three applications—Photoshop, Acrobat, and Adobe Express—inside ChatGPT.

The new integration allows users to perform image editing, PDF modification, and various design tasks directly within ChatGPT using natural language, without switching to standalone applications. Users only need to mention the app in conversation and describe what they want; the system will then generate selectable results or present interactive UI controls, such as sliders for adjusting brightness and contrast.

Although these integrated apps do not offer the full capabilities of their desktop counterparts, Photoshop can still perform local edits, creative effects, and image parameter adjustments; Acrobat can edit PDFs, compress or convert formats, extract text and tables, and merge files; Adobe Express can generate and edit posters, invitations, and social media graphics. All creations can be exported at any time to Adobe’s native software for further refinement.

According to Adobe, these ChatGPT applications are currently available on desktop, web, and iOS. On Android, only Adobe Express is supported for now, with Photoshop and Acrobat coming later. Source

Tencent QQ Group Chats Add Support for Yuanbao AI Summary Feature

On December 11, Tencent QQ announced via its official Weibo account that group chat messages now support the Yuanbao AI summary feature. When a group accumulates a large number of unread messages, users can tap “AI Summary” in the upper-right corner of the chat interface, and—after granting permission—generate a summary of the conversation. QQ also stated that the summary results are visible only to the user, and the related data will not be stored or used in any other context. Source

Alibaba Releases Qwen3-Omni-Flash Multi-Modal Model

On December 9, 2025, Alibaba’s Qwen team released the next-generation native full-modal model, Qwen3-Omni-Flash-2025-12-01.

Upgraded from Qwen3-Omni, the new model supports unified input across text, images, audio, and video, and provides real-time streamed text output and voice capabilities. This update focuses on improving issues in multi-modal interactions—such as unnatural speech performance and unstable transitions in multi-turn conversations—by adjusting speech rate, pauses, and prosody to enhance overall interaction quality.

Alibaba has also strengthened the controllability of Qwen’s system prompts. Users can now define the model’s behavior patterns, including tone, style, and content length, with improved execution accuracy. In addition, Qwen’s multilingual capabilities continue to expand, now supporting 119 text languages, 19 speech recognition languages, and 10 speech synthesis languages.

In terms of performance, Qwen3-Omni-Flash-2025-12-01 shows improvements over the previous version on several benchmarks, including ZebraLogic (logical reasoning), LiveCodeBench-v6 (code generation), and MMMU (multidisciplinary visual question answering). Source

Qualcomm Announces Acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems

On December 10, Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems, further strengthening its technological presence in the RISC-V domain.

Qualcomm stated that the Ventana team will complement its existing Oryon in-house CPUs and RISC-V development efforts, jointly advancing the company’s technologies across business lines in the AI era. The company also noted that the RISC-V architecture holds significant potential for driving CPU innovation, and this acquisition marks an important step toward building industry-leading RISC-V CPU technology.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cupertino, Ventana Micro Systems focuses on high-performance, scalable, and secure computing chip solutions based on the open RISC-V architecture. The company is a board member of RISC-V International as well as a member of its Technical Steering Committee. Source

Rumors You Can Just Glance At

During a televised broadcast, Donald Trump mistakenly described 6G technology as something capable of displaying deeper image or skin-detail layers, failing to understand that 6G actually refers to the next-generation mobile communication network. His comment drew attention on site, while Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon—who was on stage with him—did not correct the statement. As early as 2019, Trump had called for the U.S. to accelerate 6G development to avoid falling behind other nations. He has also made past remarks such as “the Moon belongs to Mars” and incorrectly linking Apple to 5G infrastructure construction. Source
The startup Operation Bluebird has filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, arguing that Elon Musk’s X Corp. effectively abandoned the “Twitter” and “Tweet” trademarks after rebranding and discontinuing use of the associated branding, and that the trademarks should therefore be canceled. The company has also applied for a new “Twitter” trademark for its upcoming social platform, Twitter.new. In its petition, Operation Bluebird claims that after the rebrand to “X,” X Corp. no longer uses the original trademarks, citing Musk’s previous public statements about “saying goodbye to the Twitter brand forever.” Some legal experts note that although the claim has some basis, the “residual goodwill” of the Twitter brand could be a key factor, as many users still refer to X as “Twitter” and continue using terms such as “tweet.” X Corp. must submit a response by February next year. Operation Bluebird stated that it stands firmly by its position and will continue pursuing relevant legal actions. Source
According to tech outlet MacRumors, internal firmware for iOS 26 reveals:
The new AirTag is expected to receive upgrades across pairing workflow, battery notifications, and tracking capabilities. In particular, it aims to deliver more accurate location tracking when the device is in motion or in crowded environments. The new AirTag may also feature a next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) chip, expanding the range of Precision Finding. There have been no clear rumors of noticeable exterior redesigns; the overall appearance may remain consistent with the current model, though improvements to the speaker structure could reduce risks of malicious tampering or misuse. Although iOS 26 refers to the device as “2025 AirTag,” current product timing suggests its official release may slip to early 2026. Source
Apple is advancing development of a new smart home hub device. The product will include a camera and support Face ID for identity verification and user recognition, enabling automatic switching between user profiles. The hub is expected to rely heavily on Apple Intelligence and the next-generation Siri set to launch next year. Based on current reports, this smart home hub may take a form somewhere between an iPad and a HomePod, featuring an approximately 7-inch square display and an optional speaker dock. The device is expected to debut alongside iOS 26.4 and the updated Siri.
Code references also reveal an unreleased accessory device codenamed J229, believed to be a home security camera under development by Apple, though its release timeline has not yet been disclosed. Source

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