OpenAI sunsets DALL·E 3 API, replaced by improved GPT Image 2

OpenAI has officially deprecated its DALL·E 3 API as of May 12, 2026, with earlier retirements for Azure OpenAI Foundry and internal ChatGPT use. Despite the deprecation, Bing Image Creator continues to list DALL·E 3 as an option alongside newer models like GPT-4o and MAI-Image-2.5-Flash, potentially routing requests to a different backend or operating under a separate contract. The successor, GPT Image 2, was released in April 2026, offering significant improvements such as native 2K resolution, flexible aspect ratios, and better text rendering capabilities compared to its predecessor. AI

IMPACT The deprecation of DALL·E 3 and release of GPT Image 2 signals advancements in image generation models, potentially impacting creative workflows and AI-driven content creation.

RANK_REASON The cluster details the deprecation of DALL·E 3 and the release of its successor, GPT Image 2, by OpenAI. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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• Azure OpenAI Foundry
• Bing Image Creator
• ChatGPT
• DALL·E 3
• GPT-4o
• GPT Image 2
• MAI-Image-2.5-Flash
• Microsoft
• OpenAI

• model release
• product

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