OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Images 2 image-gen model capable of magazine design

Source: 9to5Mac

ChatGPT is now better at generating images and design

After dropping a teaser this morning, OpenAI revealed the new image generation model for ChatGPT and Codex.

Prior to the livestream, OpenAI used this image as a holding screen:

The focus appears to be on text generation, a key weak point of earlier ChatGPT image models.

Notable details

• Images can now be up to 2K resolution and support multiple aspect ratios.
• OpenAI says you can create whole magazines using ChatGPT Images 2.
• Images can browse the web for up‑to‑date information before generation.
• ChatGPT Images 2 is available now in two versions: Instant and Thinking.
• Language expertise now extends to non‑Latin scripts.

The announcement and demo video were streamed live. A follow‑up video played at the start of the reveal highlighted “Real‑World Intelligence.”

ChatGPT Images 2.0 has an updated knowledge cutoff of December 2025 and intelligence that allows it to handle tasks end‑to‑end, from copywriting to analysis to design composition.
— OpenAI, April 21 2026
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Codex is scaling up with new enterprise focus

OpenAI has been expanding Codex, turning the Mac app for agentic coding into an AI “superapp” for builders of all types.

Last week, Codex for Mac was overhauled with:

• Agentic computer use based on the Sky Software acquisition.
• An in‑app browser powered by ChatGPT Atlas.
• Built‑in image generation.

A separate feature called Chronicle uses AI agents to incorporate recent screen content for richer prompt context.

Now OpenAI is pushing Codex further with a focus on enterprise adoption through the Codex Labs program. Teams can use Codex to gather context from various tools, reason about what matters, and turn scattered information into actionable work such as briefs, plans, checklists, drafts, and follow‑ups.

“We want to help more enterprises do this. That is why we are launching Codex Labs.” – OpenAI

Codex Labs brings OpenAI experts into organizations to run hands‑on workshops, help integrate Codex into existing workflows, and accelerate deployment from early usage to repeatable production.

Companies interested in scaling Codex for enterprise can express interest here.

Additional updates

OpenAI has also refined the ChatGPT widget on iPhone and iPad.

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