Weekly Tech Radar

Weekly Tech Radar · 2025-12-w3

2025-12-21

This week covers the GPT-5.2 split reactions, the ChatGPT App Directory launch, the Zara AI model debate, plus briefs on Apple SHARP and Meta SAM Audio.

Focus
  • OpenAI releases GPT-5.2: users call it a "soulless scientist"
  • ChatGPT launches an App Directory: ChatGPT can "use third-party apps" directly
  • Zara sparks debate: are AI model images an efficiency tool or a job threat?
Briefs
  • Apple open-sources SHARP: AI turns photos into 3D in under a second
  • Meta releases SAM Audio: a breakthrough in multimodal audio separation
  • AI homework grading enters schools: "grade today, explain today"
  • Disney announces a $1B investment in OpenAI, allowing Sora to generate Mickey and other characters
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