OpenAI adds Batch API support for GPT Image model family
OpenAI has extended its Batch API to support four GPT Image models: gpt-image-1.5, chatgpt-image-latest, gpt-image-1, and gpt-image-1-mini. This enables asynchronous, cost-reduced bulk image generation requests through the API. The change is relevant for developers and enterprises running high-volume image generation workloads.
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