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The GPT-Image 2.6 API adds GIF support; when generating a GIF, the model first generates a sprite sheet to capture poses, then automatically extracts frames and stitches them into a looping GIF.
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65%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
11/5/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 2/3/2027
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