OpenAI Delays Rollout of ChatGPT Image Generator Due to O...

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, recently introduced image generation capabilities to its language model, ChatGPT. The new feature, which uses the company's reasoning model, GPT-4o, allows users to create images directly within the app. However, the company is pushing back the rollout of this feature to free users due to its high popularity. The CEO, Sam Altman, admitted that the image-generation tool is more popular than anticipated, resulting in a delay in its rollout to the free tier.

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The Power of GPT-4o

GPT-4o, the reasoning model behind the image generation tool, comes with significant improvements to text rendering. It uses an autoregressive approach to image generation, generating an image from left to right and top to bottom instead of all at once. This unique approach has allowed users to create images in the style of Studio Ghibli, a popular Japanese animation studio, leading to a flood of such images on social media.

Impact on Users

The image generation tool is currently available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers. However, the delay in rollout to free users means that a significant portion of the user base will have to wait longer to access this feature. While this could lead to some dissatisfaction among free users, it also underscores the high demand and popularity of the tool.