OpenAI announced on 19 October 2023 that DALL·E 3 is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users, marking the first integration of the image generation model into the conversational interface [source]. The rollout began with Plus and Enterprise tiers, with availability for ChatGPT Team and API access planned for later in the fall.

DALL·E 3 is positioned as a native feature within ChatGPT, allowing users to generate images through natural language prompts without leaving the chat interface. OpenAI states the model produces images that "adhere more closely" to user requests compared to previous versions, particularly for longer and more detailed prompts. The system is designed to decline requests that ask for images in the style of living artists, and creators can opt out of having their images used for future model training.

The announcement follows OpenAI's earlier preview of DALL·E 3 capabilities in September 2023. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can access the feature by selecting DALL·E 3 from the model picker under GPT-4. Enterprise users receive the same access with additional administrative controls for workspace deployment.

OpenAI describes the integration as part of an effort to make image generation more accessible through conversational prompting, reducing the need for specialized prompt engineering. The model generates images at standard resolutions, with ChatGPT automatically refining user requests into detailed prompts for DALL·E 3.

No independent benchmarks or comparative performance data were provided in the announcement. The availability timeline for Team and API users was not specified beyond "later this fall."