What is 'Code Red' which OpenAI has declared for its employees?
Ashley Paul, Published on Dec 26th, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly declared 'Code Red' for its employees as the competition within the AI sector accelerates. The code means the startup is encouraging employees to prioritise the advancement of its ChatGPT model by improving the chatbot's quality. It also means that employees are allowed to delay other plans, including the potential integration of ads.
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