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A new beta update to the ChatGPT Android app has hinted at a potential shift in OpenAI\u2019s image generation policy. An AI researcher, @btibor91, discovered a watermark reference labeled “image-gen-watermark-for-free”<\/strong> in version 1.2025.091, possibly signaling that watermarks may soon be applied to AI-generated images\u2014specifically for free-tier users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ChatGPT<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This means while Studio Ghibli-style images and other AI artwork can still be created, free users may only be able to download watermarked versions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcb3 Subscribe to Remove Watermarks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to the leak, Plus subscribers might be spared<\/strong> from the watermark restriction. However, OpenAI hasn\u2019t confirmed<\/a> this update yet, so the plan could change. As of now, there\u2019s no official statement, but if implemented, it would align with OpenAI’s move to offer more premium features behind a paywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf93 Free for Students & New Tools on the Horizon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In another development, OpenAI is reportedly planning to make ChatGPT free for college students<\/strong> in the US and Canada. Alongside this initiative, a few new tools may also be introduced. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Structured Thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reasoning Recap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • CoT Search Tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tool tagged as \u201cl1239dk1\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Again, these tools are not yet confirmed by OpenAI and may still be in the experimental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\udd16 GPT-5 Coming, But o3 and o4-mini First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    While everyone\u2019s waiting for GPT-5, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman<\/strong> announced that two intermediate models\u2014o3<\/strong> and o4-mini<\/strong>\u2014will arrive in a few weeks. GPT-5, however, is scheduled to be released in the following months. Altman emphasized that the delay is actually allowing the team to significantly improve GPT-5<\/strong> compared to initial expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcca ChatGPT\u2019s Visual Feature Is Booming in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Since the April 1 launch of image generation in ChatGPT 4o, over 700 million images<\/strong> have been created. OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap<\/strong> called it a \u201ccrazy first week,\u201d adding that India has become their fastest-growing market<\/strong>, with 130 million users engaging<\/strong> with the visual features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A new beta update to the ChatGPT Android app has hinted at a potential shift in OpenAI\u2019s image generation policy. An AI researcher, @btibor91, discovered a watermark reference labeled “image-gen-watermark-for-free” in version 1.2025.091, possibly signaling that watermarks may soon be applied to AI-generated images\u2014specifically for free-tier users. 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