OpenAI’s latest image library feature is just another way to keep tabs on your digital creations, but with a frustrating catch that proves AI still can’t master basic functions like “delete.”
At a Glance
- ChatGPT has added an Image Library feature that stores all AI-generated images created with the 4o model across different conversations
- The feature is available to all account types (Free, Plus, and Pro) on both mobile and web platforms
- Users can edit, select, save, and share images from one central location
- There’s no direct “delete” option – removing an image requires deleting the entire conversation thread
Another “Innovation” That’s Half-Baked
In what can only be described as the digital equivalent of organizing your sock drawer while your house is on fire, OpenAI has proudly announced a new feature for ChatGPT users. The Image Library, rolling out now across platforms, promises to store all your AI-generated artwork in one convenient location. Because apparently, the real problem with artificial intelligence isn’t its potential to replace human jobs or spread misinformation – it’s that finding your computer-generated cat pictures was just too darn difficult.
According to OpenAI’s announcement, “All of your image creations, all in one place.” The feature automatically collects images generated using ChatGPT’s 4o model across your various conversations, saving you the apparently overwhelming burden of scrolling through your chat history. This groundbreaking technology – which humans have been calling “folders” since the dawn of computing – is being celebrated as if it’s some kind of revolutionary breakthrough in organization.
Available to Everyone, But With Classic Big Tech Limitations
To their credit, OpenAI is making this feature available to users across all tiers – Free, Plus, and Pro – accessible through both the app and web interface. The new library appears in your ChatGPT sidebar, displaying a grid of your AI-generated masterpieces for easy browsing. There’s even a handy button to create new images directly from the library interface. It’s almost as if they’ve reinvented the concept of an image gallery, something that’s only been standard on every smartphone and computer for the past couple of decades.
“OpenAI is adding an image library to ChatGPT to make it easier to access your AI-generated images, the company announced today.” sources say.
But here’s where things get truly absurd – and where the limitations of this supposedly cutting-edge technology become apparent. Despite all the sophisticated AI capabilities that went into creating this feature, OpenAI somehow couldn’t figure out how to add a simple “delete” button. That’s right, folks – if you want to remove an image from your library, your only option is to delete the entire conversation thread where you created it. It’s the digital equivalent of burning down your house because you don’t like the wallpaper in one room.
A Solution Looking for a Problem
This update is clearly targeting regular users of ChatGPT’s image generation features – those creating content for projects, social media, or just exploring their creative sides. The centralized library eliminates the need to scroll through endless conversations to find specific images, which I suppose is helpful if you’re the type who generates thousands of AI images and can’t be bothered to organize them yourself. It supports various artistic styles from fantastical scenes to anime tributes and minimalist designs.
The most ironic part of this whole situation is that while OpenAI is busy creating libraries for your AI art, they’ve somehow missed implementing basic privacy controls. In an era where digital rights and data ownership are increasingly important, the inability to selectively delete your own content feels like a fundamental oversight. It’s particularly concerning for a company that’s supposed to be at the cutting edge of technology. But hey, at least finding that picture of an astronaut riding a dinosaur that you generated last Tuesday just got a little easier!
