ChatGPT Images 2.0 Usage Surges 50% as OpenAI Rolls Out Interactive 360-Degree Image Viewer for Desktop and Mobile
OpenAI reports strong growth for ChatGPT Images 2.0, with usage up over 50% and 60% new users. A new 360° image viewer enhances interactivity, launching on desktop and soon mobile. The update boosts creative workflows, reinforcing its role in visual storytelling, design, and everyday AI-powered content creation.
OpenAI has reported strong growth for ChatGPT Images 2.0, with image usage rising more than 50 per cent in recent weeks. Nearly 60 per cent of daily users are new log-ins, highlighting rapid adoption among both individuals and businesses. The latest update introduces a 360° viewer for images, now available on desktop and coming to mobile next week. This enhancement allows users to explore generated images interactively from every angle, unlocking new creative and practical applications. OpenAI continues to ship improvements, reinforcing ChatGPT Images 2.0 as a powerful tool for visual storytelling, design, and content creation. The surge in usage demonstrates the growing demand for advanced AI image generation in everyday workflows. Gemini New Feature: Google Lets Users Generate and Download Google Docs, PDFs and Excel Files Directly From Chat.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 Usage Increases 50%
ChatGPT Images 2.0 is helping people and businesses unlock new ways to create and build.
Compared to just a few weeks ago, we’ve seen a more than 50% increase in image usage. Nearly 60% of daily users are newly logged-in users.
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