OpenAI pushes ChatGPT Images 2.0 into ChatGPT and Codex as visual generation becomes more operational
OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.0 on April 21, 2026, a significant update to its image generation system that expands support for more complex prompts, broader aspect ratios and a new “thinking” mode. The company is positioning the tool for practical use inside ChatGPT and Codex rather than one-off image generation.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for clinicians, opening a medical-use version to verified U.S. providers
OpenAI on April 22, 2026, launched ChatGPT for Clinicians, a free U.S.-only version for verified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists that is aimed at documentation and medical research tasks.
OpenAI takes its new cyber model to U.S. agencies and Five Eyes allies
OpenAI is briefing U.S. federal agencies, state governments and Five Eyes allies on GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model it rolled out under tiered access last week. The move widens the company’s push into defensive security work as governments and banks race to test where advanced AI can help find flaws without increasing risk.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Images 2.0 as image generation gets a thinking mode
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0 in ChatGPT, pairing the new image model with a “thinking” mode for paid users that can plan and refine outputs before generating them.
OpenAI widens cyber access with GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted defenders
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of its latest flagship model tuned for defensive cybersecurity work, and is limiting access to vetted users through an expanded Trusted Access for Cyber program. The release puts a more capable model in the hands of security teams while keeping distribution tightly controlled.
Google expands AI Mode to check nearby store inventory
Google is rolling out a new AI Mode feature that can check whether a product is in stock at nearby stores and, separately, let users track prices for individual hotels in Search. The update pushes the company’s AI search product further into real-world shopping and travel planning.