OpenAI has enabled its previously paid-only image generation feature for free ChatGPT users, allowing them to create custom visuals from text prompts. The rollout, announced by CEO Sam Altman, is being met with both praise and critique while encouraging users to explore the new capabilities.

As part of the ChatGPT 4o rollout (the newest and most advanced version of ChatGPT ), the model’s image-generating capabilities have seen a huge boost. With a focus on realism, detail, and creativity, there are a lot of new things you can make.

ChatGPT unveiled a new image generator as part of its 4o model that is a lot better at generating text inside images. People are already using it to generate fake restaurant receipts, potentially adding another tool to the already-extensive toolkit of AI deepfakes used by fraudsters.