Sam Altman teases Ghibli ¡®imagesv2¡¯, but GPUs are melting¡ªnetizens say, ¡®we¡¯re using the tool for small businesses & pitch decks¡¯
OpenAI¡¯s viral AI image tool is taking over the internet, but CEO Sam Altman warns of delays and system struggles. With GPUs running at full capacity and millions of users flooding the platform, is the world truly ready for Image Version 2?
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, sent the internet into a frenzy with a cryptic tweet on Wednesday: "Y'all are not ready for images v2..." This simple message immediately set off speculation that OpenAI is preparing to release a new version of its AI image generator.
The excitement comes as AI-generated Ghibli-style images are flooding social media. People have been using OpenAI¡¯s latest image tools to reimagine famous movie scenes, world events, and even Bollywood classics.
However, just hours before his tweet, Altman hinted at possible delays. He warned that OpenAI is struggling with capacity issues due to a sudden surge in demand.
Overloaded servers and GPU shortages slow down AI creativity
With millions of users generating AI images, OpenAI's servers have been under immense pressure. "It's super fun seeing people love images in ChatGPT. But our GPUs are melting," Altman admitted.
He also revealed that ChatGPT's active user base had crossed 150 million, with a staggering one million users joining in just an hour. The viral trend has led to slower services, temporary feature suspensions, and even a halt on new updates while OpenAI scrambles for more computing power.
Altman made an open call for additional GPU capacity, saying, "If anyone has GPU capacity in 100k chunks we can get asap, please call!" His appeal highlights the growing challenge of keeping up with AI's popularity.
Users are excited, but can OpenAI keep up?
Social media users have been eagerly discussing the upcoming update. One user commented, "We¡¯re not ready for version 2. I¡¯ve been using the current image tools in real, practical ways for nonprofits, small businesses, and pitch decks. Can¡¯t wait to see what¡¯s next. The impact this is going to have is massive."
@Sam Altman ¡ª we¡¯re not ready for version 2. I¡¯ve been using the current image tools in real, practical ways for nonprofits, small businesses, and pitch decks. Can¡¯t wait to see what¡¯s next. The impact this is going to have is massive. pic.twitter.com/4TU8len1CI
¡ª Kevin Robert (@KevinRobertUSA) April 2, 2025
Another user pointed out Altman¡¯s growing influence in the tech world, saying, "Definitely not as prominent as Musk or Zuck, but I feel Sam Altman is a fairly recognizable figure at this point."
Definitely not as prominent as Musk or Zuck, but I feel Sam Altman is a fairly recognizable figure at this point
¡ª Ilan Kepler (@ilKepler) April 2, 2025
Despite all the excitement, OpenAI still faces major hurdles. With GPU shortages, system slowdowns, and unpredictable delays, it remains to be seen whether the highly anticipated "Version 2" will launch anytime soon.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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