OpenAI has released Images 2.6, an update to its image model that the company says generates pictures faster, adds the ability to create GIFs, and offers more precise editing. The model is available across ChatGPT, Codex and the OpenAI API, with new developer controls added to the API. The announcement positions the release as a product update across OpenAI's consumer and developer platforms rather than a standalone research milestone. Codex and API support point to use inside software workflows, where teams can generate or modify images programmatically, while GIF creation extends the feature set into short animated content. The show notes do not include benchmark results, pricing or rollout dates, so those details should be checked against OpenAI's published article before being relied on. For Australian businesses and professionals, Images 2.6 changes little on its own, but it is worth a trial if your team produces marketing visuals, product mock-ups or social content. Before using generated images commercially, check the licence terms, copyright position and brand-safety rules. If you upload photos of customers, staff or other identifiable people, the Privacy Act 1988 applies to how that personal information is collected, used and stored, so keep those images out of tools until your data handling is clear.