OpenAI tests next-gen Image V2 model on ChatGPT and LM Arena

Image V2, OpenAI’s next-gen image model, surfaced on LM Arena in three distinct variants.

Images were pulled from LM Arena over the weekend but still appear via ChatGPT.

Some ChatGPT users report gaining permanent access while others see outputs through A/B testing.

Image V2 demonstrates strong prompt adherence, compositional understanding, and realistic UI rendering with correct button text.

There’s no official announcement; the A/B testing phase could last from a few days to several weeks.