OpenAI's new image generator is now available to all users OpenAI’s new image generator, powered by its GPT-4o model, is now available to all users, CEO Sam Altman revealed in a post on X. The feature was until now available only to paying users of ChatGPT.
While it is not clear how many images users on the free tier can generate, Altman previous week had mentioned a limit of three images per day.
OpenAI’s image generation tool took off instantly after launch, with Altman reporting the demand was so high, the company’s GPUs were “melting.” The tool quickly likewise gained notoriety for being utilized to convert pictures into the style of Japanese animation firm Studio Ghibli, heightening concerns around copyright and training data utilized by the company as well, given the homogeneity in style.
Some people furthermore utilized it to generate phony receipts, such as restaurant bills. An OpenAI spokesperson informed The Round Table that all these images have metadata indicating that ChatGPT generated them, and that the company “takes actions” if the images violate the company’s guidelines.
Meanwhile, OpenAI today reported it deepened $40 billion in funding led by SoftBank at a $300 billion valuation. The company further revealed ChatGPT has hit 500 million weekly active users and 700 million monthly active users.
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Published 4/1/2025