ChatGPT 5.2 Put to the Test: Excel, PowerPoint, and Big Data

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ChatGPT 5.2 introduces advanced agent capabilities that can automate complex tasks far beyond basic prompting.

This shift enables teams to drive productivity gains but raises the bar on how precisely requests must be defined for reliable results.

Paul’s Perspective:

With agentic AI like ChatGPT 5.2, the real opportunity goes to teams who can clearly define and delegate complex tasks—unlocking breakthrough efficiency, but also exposing gaps if your processes or inputs are fuzzy. It’s a pivotal moment for organizations to upskill in how they design, scope, and audit their digital workflows.


Key Points in Video:

  • GPT-5.2’s long-running agents execute multi-step workflows, enabling greater automation across business processes.
  • Effective use hinges on clear input scoping, as vague instructions increase risk and slow feedback loops.
  • Outperforms Google’s Gemini 3 and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.5 on certain data-heavy and presentation tasks.
  • Offers significant potential for both time savings and improved data interpretation if workflows are properly framed.

Strategic Actions:

  1. Identify repetitive or data-intensive tasks that could benefit from AI automation.
  2. Define clear scopes and structure for desired outputs to minimize misunderstandings and errors.
  3. Delegate multi-step workflows to ChatGPT 5.2’s agent capabilities rather than relying on single prompts.
  4. Monitor outcomes and refine task inputs based on feedback loops to improve reliability.
  5. Benchmark results against other leading AI models to evaluate productivity and accuracy gains.
  6. Train staff in effective task-framing and input specification for advanced AI tools.

The Bottom Line:

  • ChatGPT 5.2 introduces advanced agent capabilities that can automate complex tasks far beyond basic prompting.
  • This shift enables teams to drive productivity gains but raises the bar on how precisely requests must be defined for reliable results.

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