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OpenAI has made its advanced image-generation tool available to all users, ending its exclusive access to paying subscribers.
The announcement was made by CEO Sam Altman on X (formerly Twitter), where he hinted at a potential limit of three free images per day for non-paying users, though exact details remain unconfirmed.
The image generator, powered by GPT-4o, has quickly gained popularity for its ability to create visuals in the distinctive style of Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It excels at accurately rendering text, precisely following prompts, and transforming uploaded images into creative outputs. OpenAI says the tool enables users to communicate more effectively through visuals, combining advanced traffic generation and analysis features.
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However, the rollout has raised copyright concerns, with critics questioning whether OpenAI’s training data included proprietary Ghibli-style artwork.
The tool has also been misused to fabricate documents like fake restaurant receipts. In response, OpenAI confirmed that AI-generated images carry metadata identifying ChatGPT as the source, and the company actively addresses violations of its usage policies.
Meanwhile, OpenAI has closed a historic $40 billion funding round, valuing the company at $300 billion. The round was led by Japan’s SoftBank, which invested $30 billion, alongside Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive. The investment cements OpenAI’s position as one of the world’s most valuable private tech firms, trailing only SpaceX, valued at $350 billion, and tying with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.
The new funding will support OpenAI’s research and expansion of its computing infrastructure. Approximately $18 billion of the funds are earmarked for Stargate, OpenAI’s joint venture with SoftBank and Oracle, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in January.
However, SoftBank’s investment comes with conditions. If OpenAI does not restructure into a for-profit entity by December 31, allowing unlimited profits for investors, SoftBank’s total investment could drop to as low as $20 billion. This would mark a significant departure from OpenAI’s capped-profit model introduced in 2019, which limits investor returns and reinvests excess profits into research.
With these recent developments, OpenAI continues to redefine the boundaries of AI technology, advancing its mission to make artificial intelligence accessible and impactful across industries.
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