ChatGPT 4.0: Built-in image generation

If you've enjoyed ChatGPT's impressive text-based skills, there's even more to get excited about. OpenAI has recently launched a fantastic new feature for ChatGPT 4.0: built-in image generation! It's seamlessly integrated, and as someone who's tried it personally, I can tell you it's pretty incredible.

Me as a Simpson

What exactly is everyone talking about?

This update has quickly become a favorite, and the enthusiasm is genuinely contagious. Previously, creating AI-generated images required using separate tools, but now ChatGPT can whip up detailed, custom images right in your chat. I've personally had a blast experimenting with it—I even turned myself into a Simpsons character! (Trust me, yellow never looked so good.)

How does it work?

It's incredibly user-friendly. You simply describe what you're imagining in everyday language, and ChatGPT takes it from there, quickly turning your descriptions into vibrant visuals. Recently, I helped my son and his friends become characters from Minecraft and Halo—it was as easy as typing out their descriptions and watching their faces light up seeing themselves reimagined in their favorite game universes.

the scenes, ChatGPT uses powerful generative AI technology, trained on extensive datasets. Unlike previous tools such as DALL-E, which required separate interfaces and more formal prompts, ChatGPT's image generator is fully conversational, allowing real-time adjustments and tweaks.

How is this different from DALL-E?

While DALL-E broke ground with impressive image generation, ChatGPT's version elevates the experience by making it conversational and interactive. Need changes or refinements to your image? Just mention it in the same conversation. When I turned my son's group of friends into Minecraft characters, we made real-time adjustments—like changing outfits, adding swords, and even putting them in front of a Minecraft-style castle.

What are people (and my family!) saying?

People are genuinely thrilled. I've heard and seen firsthand reactions:

• "Turning dad into Homer Simpson was hilarious—best thing ever!"

• "My son and his friends thought it was awesome seeing themselves in Halo gear!"

• "I can't believe how easy it is to make something so cool."

Final thoughts?

ChatGPT’s new image generation feature isn't just a neat trick—it's become part of how my family and I share laughs and creativity together. Give it a shot and see how much fun it can be!