# OpenAI's "GPT-Image 2" leaks By Steven Van · 2026-04-14 PLUS: FREE Claude AI guide, Lovable launches "Payments," and more. ## OpenAI's "GPT-Image 2" leaks ## PLUS: FREE Claude AI guide, Lovable launches "Payments," and more. ![Author]() [Steven Van]() April 14, 2026 ![]() ## RESOURCE OF THE DAY ### Master Claude AI (Free Guide) [![]()]() The professionals pulling ahead aren't working more. They're using Claude. Our [free guide]() will show you how to: Configure Claude to be the perfect assistant Master AI-powered content creation Transform complex data into actionable strategies Harness Claude’s full potential Transform your workflow with AI and stay ahead of the curve with this comprehensive [guide to using Claude at work](). [Get The Free Guide]() **Good morning.** OpenAI's next image generation model, GPT-Image 2, has leaked online, showing a noticeable jump in quality over the current version. Also: Auto, a new AI camera app from ex-Snap engineers, turns any photo you take into a working mini-app (e.g., calorie tracker, virtual try-on, plant identifier, and more). ## PHOTO 🖼️ OpenAI's "GPT-Image 2" leaks ![]() This image was generated with GPT-Image 2 [OpenAI]()'s next AI image model briefly appeared on the “[LM Arena]()” under three codenames: maskingtape-alpha, gaffertape-alpha, and packingtape-alpha before being pulled within hours. The internet figured it out fast, and the samples went ***everywhere***. Some ChatGPT users are already being served GPT-Image 2 via a gradual A/B rollout, suggesting an official launch isn't far off. **No confirmed release date yet.** The persistent warm yellow color cast that plagued GPT-Image 1 appears to be fixed. 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You can even ask Lovable questions about your payment data — all from the same conversation. ## 📰 Other news you might’ve missed: - [Replit]() announced a partnership and investment from Accenture, one of the world's largest companies with 700,000+ employees, to bring AI-powered app building to enterprises globally. - [HeyGen]() launched HeyGen CLI, letting AI agents generate and deliver full videos from the terminal, from script, avatar, render, and delivery in a single command. - [Luma]() added voice dictation to its app, allowing you to tap the mic, speak your prompt, and your agent picks it up instantly. - [Replit]() launched AI Invoices, which auto-generate invoices to help freelancers and builders get paid faster. - [Replit]() rolled out global app hosting with new regions in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia (compute and storage are colocated automatically). - [Leonardo AI]() added an "Edit in Canva" button, letting you take any image or video you generate and bring it straight into Canva to keep designing. - [Omma]() added audio generation, allowing you to create voices, songs, or sound effects and drop them directly into your website, app, or visualization. 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