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OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with faster generation and animated GIF creation

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OpenAI released Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos, plus new Flare and Sunburst API models and more precise editing controls.

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  1. 2026-11-05 00:44 · TestingCatalog AI News
    OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with GIFs and image reference
  2. 2026-11-05 00:40 · Techmeme
    OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos

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