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CHATGPT IMAGES 2.0 ROLLS OUT GLOBALLY WITH UPGRADED MODELS

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FRI, MAY 15, 2026

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OpenAI has released ChatGPT Images 2.0 worldwide, offering a more powerful version for paying subscribers. The update includes GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro across multiple platforms, with a December 2025 knowledge cutoff.

Availability and Tiers GPT-5.5 is now rolling out to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users across ChatGPT and Codex. GPT-5.5 Pro, the premium variant, is available to Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers on ChatGPT. Capabilities The new models excel at writing and debugging code while working across multiple tools. The expanded functionality targets both individual developers and enterprise teams seeking improved performance on technical tasks. Knowledge Updates ChatGPT Images 2.0 features an updated knowledge cutoff of December 2025, providing access to more recent information than previous iterations. The rollout reflects OpenAI's strategy to tier feature access based on subscription levels, with paid users gaining access to more advanced capabilities alongside the free version available to all users.

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