2026-11-04 (OpenAI — openai.com/index): OpenAI introduced Images 2.6, shipping globally in ChatGPT and Codex on all subscription tiers and in the API — animated GIF generation from a prompt or uploaded photo, 50% faster generation, more precise editing — plus two API models, GPT-Image-2.6 Flare (speed, as little as six seconds at low quality) and Sunburst (quality), with image markup, SVG export and complexity/quality controls; OpenAI says 4 billion images a week are now created across ChatGPT, Codex and the API. Watch: independent checks of the speed and consistency claims, GIF limits by subscription tier, and how the Flare/Sunburst API pricing plays out.