OpenAI says that ChatGPT Images 2.0 has a stronger understanding of non-Latin text rendering in languages like Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Bengali (Amanda Silberling/TechCrunch)
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Non‑Latin text that actually renders correctly in images is the unlock for using generative visuals in global markets—menus, signage, packaging, local ads. If your brand or product is multi-region and you’re still designing English-first then localizing, your workflow is already obsolete.
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