ChatGPT may soon add watermark to AI images, but paid users could skip it: Report

OpenAI is developing a new watermarking system for images created using ChatGPT, according to an AndroidHeadlines report. It also mentioned that a reference to the “image-gen-watermark-for-free” tag was discovered in the application’s beta release, implying that it may only apply to users on the free tier.

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According to the report, a hidden Save without watermark option was discovered, indicating that the company may allow paying subscribers to bypass it under certain conditions. According to early access testers, the new option will be available under the three dot menu in the image preview interface. The report has also included screenshots of the feature.

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Along with the standard options such as Edit, Select, Save, and Share, the menu now displays an additional Save without watermark toggle when enabled. The option was visible on free tier accounts during testing, but this could be due to the experimental nature of the rollout and does not necessarily reflect the final implementation.

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This action follows ongoing privacy concerns about AI and its growth to increase authenticity and transparency, particularly as AI-generated images become more popular and difficult to distinguish from real ones. This will help to reduce concerns about misinformation and unauthorised use of AI-generated visuals. Premium users, on the other hand, will be able to opt out of watermarking offers, giving professionals more flexibility when using the tool for commercial or creative purposes.

It’s worth noting that OpenAI hasn’t issued an official statement regarding this addition. It is possible that it will be modified or scrapped before being released to the public. It also remains unclear if this will be available all over the world or to specific segments.

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