# ChatGPT delays rollout of image generator for free users because it's too 'popular'

> OpenAI is delaying the rollout of ChatGPT’s latest image generation features, Images in ChatGPT, for users on its free subscription tier, CEO Sam Altman said in an X post on Wednesday. The reason why? It’s too “popular.

- **Source:** [Qz](https://qz.com/chatgpt-image-generator-ai-studio-ghibli-1851772693?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67e79ea8597abac534b07ef4)
- **Published:** 2025-03-29
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #openai #popular #free #image #rollout #users #because
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