OpenAI addresses copyright concerns following new model launch

OpenAI has announced the release of ChatGPT Images 2.0, a sophisticated new image model designed with what the company describes as "thinking capabilities".

During a Tuesday livestream, the technology firm revealed that the update includes the ability for the AI to crawl the internet and "double-check" its own generated outputs.

This latest iteration further blurs the boundary between reality and digital fabrication, with OpenAI sharing promotional material on social media that perfectly mimics a Mac desktop screenshot.

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman praised the development during the event, stating that the engineering team "really cooked on this one" to deliver high-quality results.

The new model is capable of generating detailed imagery from prompts in multiple languages, including Japanese, Hindi, and Bengali.

Sample images provided by the firm showcased realistic advertisements, physical magazine mockups, and intricate pages of manga.

While the technology can create creative twists on famous figures, such as an 1980s-inspired version of Warren Buffett, an OpenAI spokesperson clarified that the system is designed to avoid copying the specific styles of individual living artists.

Instead, it focuses on broader studio aesthetics and patterns learned during its extensive training process.

Despite the technical milestones, the launch arrives as OpenAI faces numerous copyright lawsuits from high-profile writers and news organisations

 Intellectual property experts have noted that while the model itself may not breach laws by mimicking general "vibes", substantial similarities to existing works could raise significant legal concerns.

The ease and speed with which these replicas can now be produced present ongoing ethical questions for the creative industry.