The AI Tea
In everyday words
This update makes it quicker to create images and easier to edit them more precisely. It also lets you create GIFs, which are short looping animations. If your workplace uses software that connects to OpenAI, there are new settings for that connection too.
Need a meaning?
A short looping animation, like a moving image you can share in messages or posts.Changing an existing image, such as adjusting parts of it rather than starting over.A way for two computer systems to talk to each other automatically.
Quick Sip
What you need to know
- Who is affected
- Marketing and communications teams creating visuals, Design and content teams doing image edits, Training teams making short animated explainers, Software teams connecting workplace tools to OpenAI services
- What changed
- OpenAI announced Images 2.6. It brings faster image generation, GIF creation, more precise editing, and new controls for developers. The update is available across ChatGPT, Codex, and OpenAI’s system-to-system connection.
- Why it matters
- For work teams, faster image creation and tighter editing can shorten review cycles. GIF support may help marketing, training, and internal updates use simple motion visuals. New controls for software builders may help organizations fit image tools into existing workflows.
- What to watch next
- Whether the new controls change how your organization governs who can create, edit, or automate image work.
Four useful details
- Images 2.6: faster image creation, plus GIF creation.
- OpenAI says editing is more precise in this release.
- New controls are available for software integrations.
Your next sip
All latest briefings →