OpenAI's GPT-5.2-Codex and ChatGPT App Store Lead AI Innovations - Daily AI Brief #353
December 19, 2025 -
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Visa is set to launch AI-enabled commerce by 2026, aiming to enhance transaction efficiency. Klarna has introduced a new AI-friendly product protocol to streamline user interactions. Meanwhile, Anthropic has unveiled the Open Agent Skills Standard to improve AI agent capabilities.
OpenAI has released GPT-5.2-Codex, focusing on coding and cybersecurity applications. In corporate news, Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad has resigned amid company restructuring. Additionally, PayPal is leveraging PYUSD for funding its AI infrastructure.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
Visa is set to launch AI-enabled commerce by 2026, aiming to enhance transaction efficiency. Klarna has introduced a new AI-friendly product protocol to streamline user interactions. Meanwhile, Anthropic has unveiled the Open Agent Skills Standard to improve AI agent capabilities.
OpenAI has released GPT-5.2-Codex, focusing on coding and cybersecurity applications. In corporate news, Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad has resigned amid company restructuring. Additionally, PayPal is leveraging PYUSD for funding its AI infrastructure.
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Visa Plans AI-Enabled Commerce by 2026
Visa anticipates millions of consumers will use AI agents for purchases by 2026, as part of its Visa Intelligence Commerce program. The company is collaborating with over 100 partners to enhance this technology. Read more
Klarna Introduces AI-Friendly Product Protocol
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Anthropic Introduces Open Agent Skills Standard
Anthropic has launched its Agent Skills as an open standard, enabling the development and deployment of reusable AI skills for enterprise use. The update features a directory of partner-built skills and new management tools for enterprise customers. Read more
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2-Codex for Coding and Cybersecurity
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.2-Codex, a new coding model designed to enhance software engineering and cybersecurity tasks. The model focuses on improving long-context understanding and tool calling, particularly in Windows environments. Read more
Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad Resigns Amid Restructuring
Rohit Prasad, head of artificial general intelligence at Amazon, will resign as the company restructures its AGI unit. Amazon aims to unify teams under new leadership. Read more
PayPal Uses PYUSD for AI Infrastructure Funding
PayPal is leveraging its PYUSD stablecoin to finance AI infrastructure through the USD.AI protocol. This initiative includes a $1 billion customer incentive program offering a 4.5% yield on deposits. Read more
Amazon Introduces AI 'Greetings' for Ring Doorbells
Amazon has launched a new feature called 'Greetings' for its Alexa+ service, integrating conversational AI into Ring doorbells. This feature helps users manage deliveries and interact with visitors. Read more
ChatGPT Mobile App Hits $3 Billion in Global Spending
The ChatGPT mobile app has reached $3 billion in consumer spending worldwide since its launch in May 2023, with a significant increase in 2025. Read more
Nirvana Tech Secures $100 Million in Series D Funding
Nirvana Tech, an AI-native trucking insurance startup, has raised $100 million in a Series D funding round led by Valor Equity Partners. The funds will aid in expanding into new industry segments. Read more
Mistral AI Unveils Mistral OCR 3 with Improved Features
Mistral AI has launched Mistral OCR 3, an upgraded version of its document processing tool. The new model offers enhanced accuracy and efficiency, supporting various document types at a competitive price. Read more
Salesforce Acquires Qualified to Boost AI Automation
Salesforce has announced its acquisition of Qualified, an AI marketing provider, to enhance its Agentforce platform. The deal focuses on improving real-time engagement and automating early-stage customer tasks. Read more
Yann LeCun and Alexandre LeBrun Plan New AI Startup
Yann LeCun, former chief AI scientist at Meta, is planning a new AI startup with CEO Alexandre LeBrun, aiming for a $3.5 billion valuation. The startup seeks to raise $586 million to develop AI systems for robotics and transport. Read more
FDA Evaluates AI Mental Health Device Regulations
The FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee convened to discuss regulatory strategies for generative AI mental health devices, focusing on a risk-based approach to ensure safety and effectiveness. Read more
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT App Store for Developers
On December 17, 2025, OpenAI announced the launch of an app store for ChatGPT, allowing developers to submit applications for review and publication. This new platform aims to enhance the ChatGPT experience by offering apps that add context and enable actions like ordering groceries or searching for apartments. Read more
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