OpenAI reported that ChatGPT users have generated over 700 million images within a week, highlighting the rapid growth and popularity of its image generation capabilities. The surge in usage reflects a significant increase in user engagement and interest in AI-generated content.

OpenAI is experimenting with visible and invisible watermarks for images generated by its ChatGPT-4o model to enhance content traceability and compliance. The visible watermark, labeled “ImageGen,” is being tested for free-tier users while paid users will receive images without watermarks. This move aligns with broader industry efforts to improve attribution for AI-generated content.