OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos (Emma Roth/The Verge)

OpenAI has launched its Images 2.6 model, which is rolling out to ChatGPT and Codex users across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. According to The Verge, the update allows ChatGPT to create animated GIFs from text prompts or uploaded photos. Users can also edit these GIFs by adjusting the animation playback speed or editing individual frames.

The Images 2.6 update also provides faster image generation. The Verge reports that OpenAI's weekly image generation volume has increased to over 4 billion images across the web app and API, up from 3 billion in September. Additionally, OpenAI is launching GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst in its API to facilitate higher-quality and faster image generation.

Android Authority notes that the GIF playback speed can be adjusted from 0.5x to 2x. XDA Developers adds that prior to this update, ChatGPT could not natively generate GIFs in a single step.

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