OpenAI's Image Generator: A Viral Sensation with 700M+ Images!
OpenAI's new image-generation feature is proving to be an unprecedented success, rapidly becoming one of the company's most popular product launches. Since its integration into ChatGPT on March 25th, the upgraded image generator has fueled an explosion of creativity, with users generating over 700 million images, according to Brad Lightcap, who oversees day-to-day operations and global deployment at OpenAI.
The surge in popularity has been so significant that OpenAI is working tirelessly to keep up with the overwhelming demand. "We appreciate your patience as we try to serve everyone," Lightcap stated in a post on X, acknowledging the strain on the company's resources. "The team continues to work around the clock."
Adding to the excitement, Lightcap revealed that India is now the fastest-growing ChatGPT market, highlighting the global appeal of OpenAI's technology.
Ghibli-Style Images Fuel Viral Growth
The recent launch of the image generator for all ChatGPT users earlier this week sparked a viral sensation, largely driven by its controversial yet captivating ability to create realistic Ghibli-style photos. This feature has acted as a double-edged sword for OpenAI, triggering a massive influx of new ChatGPT sign-ups while simultaneously pushing the company's infrastructure to its limits.
CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that the immense popularity of the image generator has resulted in product delays and temporary degradation of services. The company is actively working to scale up its infrastructure to meet the ever-increasing demand and ensure a seamless user experience.
Source: TechCrunch