Hacker News Recap December 11th, 2025 | GPT-5.2
Dec 12, 2025
GPT-5.2's new features spark heated discussions on ethical benchmarks. The iOS keyboard woes have users seeking workarounds for frustrating autocorrect fails. Meta's recent account shutdowns raise concerns over moderation of crucial advice content. The UK Lords propose a VPN ban for under-16s, igniting debates on privacy. A French supermarket's heartwarming Christmas ad gains global acclaim, standing out against AI marketing trends. Rivian shares ambitious plans for custom silicon and hands-free driving technology.
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GPT 5.2 Advances And Transparency
- GPT 5.2 introduces notable improvements in language understanding and generation that developers care about.
- The system card and docs emphasize transparency and safety for responsible implementation.
Patterns.dev Promotes Modular Patterns
- Patterns.dev bundles reusable design patterns to speed web app development and improve maintainability.
- Its modular approach lets teams adopt patterns without locking into a single framework.
iOS Keyboard Issues Are Widespread
- Many users report a spike in iOS autocorrect errors and erratic suggestions after recent updates.
- Community discussions point to ML changes or bugs as likely causes needing a future iOS fix.