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OpenAI Launches Free Image Generation Tool

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-01T12:22:44.727277+05:30

- OpenAI's new image generator, powered by GPT-4o, is now available to all users, announced CEO Sam Altman. - Previously restricted to paying users, the tool's availability has expanded, though free-tier users may have a limit of three images per day. - Demand for the tool skyrocketed, causing significant GPU strain, and raised concerns over copyright issues, especially with Studio Ghibli-style images. - Users have exploited the tool to create fake receipts, but OpenAI ensures these images include metadata and takes action against guideline violations. - OpenAI also secured $40 billion in funding from SoftBank, achieving a $300 billion valuation, with ChatGPT reaching 500 million weekly and 700 million monthly active users. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/31/openais-new-image-generator-is-now-available-to-all-users/)

OpenAI's new image generator, powered by GPT-4o, is now available to all users, announced CEO Sam Altman.
Previously restricted to paying users, the tool's availability has expanded, though free-tier users may have a limit of three images per day.
Demand for the tool skyrocketed, causing significant GPU strain, and raised concerns over copyright issues, especially with Studio Ghibli-style images.
Users have exploited the tool to create fake receipts, but OpenAI ensures these images include metadata and takes action against guideline violations.
OpenAI also secured $40 billion in funding from SoftBank, achieving a $300 billion valuation, with ChatGPT reaching 500 million weekly and 700 million monthly active users.

Source: TechCrunch