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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0, Codex Labs developer training service

ChatGPT Images 2.0 hits 2,000px max width. OpenAI just made it easier for enterprises to adopt Codex.

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OpenAI is expanding its product moat beyond chat — shipping upgraded image generation and a structured developer training service to lock in enterprise adoption of its coding assistant.

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  1. ChatGPT Images 2.0 launched with 2,000px maximum width capability

  2. Codex Labs technical training service debuted for enterprise adoption

  3. Service designed to help organizations adopt Codex programming assistant

  4. Published April 21, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI Group PBC today launched ChatGPT Images 2.0, an upgraded version of the image generator built into its popular chatbot. The company also debuted a new technical training service called Codex Labs. It’s designed to help organizations adopt OpenAI’s Codex programming assistant. ChatGPT Images…
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