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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Images 2.0 Image Generation Model

Published 2026-04-21Ingested 2026-04-22Foundation ModelsLow⭐ Timeline Candidate

Summary

OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.0, their latest image generation model. During the livestream announcement, CEO Sam Altman characterized the leap from gpt-image-1 to gpt-image-2 as equivalent to jumping from GPT-3 to a later generation, suggesting a significant quality improvement in image generation capabilities. Simon Willison, a well-known AI commentator and developer, tested the model with creative prompts (including a 'Where's Waldo'-style raccoon with a ham radio scenario) to evaluate it

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