The Digital Press

OpenAI's new image generation API offers reference-based image creation but faces criticism over pricing, speed, and output quality compared to competitors.

Why it matters: The API's higher cost and slower generation time challenge its value proposition for developers and businesses.

The big picture: Reference-driven image generation is a growing AI field, but practical, affordable tools remain limited.

The other side: Some users appreciate creative uses like generating personalized images despite cost and verification hurdles.

Commenters say: Many highlight price concerns, difficult prompting, and slow speeds, while others seek better SVG tools and express frustration with access restrictions.