OpenAI’s Watermark Woes: Free Users Get Tagged in ImageGen Shuffle!

OpenAI is testing a watermark for ChatGPT’s ImageGen model, likely due to its popularity in generating Studio Ghibli-style art. While it’s currently for free users, ChatGPT Plus subscribers can dodge the watermark. This could change, though—OpenAI’s plans have the stability of a cat on a Roomba.

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Hot Take:

So, OpenAI is basically adding a digital “Made by AI” stamp to their images, because nothing screams authenticity like a watermark. What’s next, a “Do Not Copy” sticker on every meme?

Key Points:

  • OpenAI is testing a watermark feature for its ImageGen model, part of ChatGPT 4o.
  • The ImageGen model is gaining popularity for generating Studio Ghibli-esque artwork.
  • The ImageGen model is now available to both free and paid ChatGPT users.
  • Free version images might soon come with a watermark, while paid users could save images without it.
  • An ImageGen API is in the works for developers to create their own products.

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