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OpenAI: Elevated errors for image generation

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September 2026 8 Minor incident

We’re investigating elevated errors affecting image generation in ChatGPT and the Images API. Some requests may fail. We’ll share another update as we learn more.

Started

14:32 UTC

Duration

Lasted 7h 30m

Source

IsDown

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Affected components: ChatGPT, File uploads, GPTs, APIs, Image Generation, Images

What happened?

We’re investigating elevated errors affecting image generation in ChatGPT and the Images API. Some requests may fail. We’ll share another update as we learn more.

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