{
  "id": 6338873,
  "title": "Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/introducing-chatgpt-images-2-5-6338873",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-08T22:46:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Simon Willison",
    "slug": "simon-willison",
    "url": "https://simonwillison.net/2026/Sep/8/introducing-chatgpt-images-25/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI has unveiled the latest iteration of its image generation models, ChatGPT Images 2.5. The new release boasts enhanced instruction-following capabilities, allowing for multiple turns of interaction, faster response times, and improved preservation of subjects from reference photos. Two new model IDs have been introduced to the API: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst and gpt-image-2.5-flare. Sunburst is reportedly the superior choice for workflows that require editing precision, while Flare is best suited for fast, high-quality everyday image generation.\n\nThe upgrades were tested using a CLI tool, openai_image.py, which now supports the inclusion of reference images. This enables the generation of images based on a prompt and one or more reference photos. For instance, a raccoon scientist studying a chart was successfully added to an original image through this method.\n\nSimon Willison, a tech blogger, shared his experience with the new models on September 8th, 2026. He offered a way for readers to support his work, suggesting a $10 monthly contribution for a curated email digest of the most important developments in large language models (LLMs).",
  "summary": "Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.5 OpenAI's image generation models are apparently used \"more than 3 billion images across ChatGPT Images and the GPT‑Image models in the API\". This latest release improves their instruction-following ability across multiple turns, responds faster, and \"is better at preserving the subjects in your reference photos\". There are two new model IDs in the API:…",
  "key_points": [
    "ChatGPT Images 2.5 released with enhanced capabilities",
    "Two new model IDs introduced: gpt-image-2.5-sunburst, gpt-image-2.5-flare",
    "September 8, 2026: Simon Willison shares experience with new models"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}