Getty Images Partners with OpenAI to Display Licensed Visuals in ChatGPT Search

Stock image provider Getty Images has officially announced a multi-year deal with artificial intelligence company OpenAI. The partnership will allow licensed content from Getty Images to be displayed in search results on OpenAI services, including ChatGPT.

“High-quality, licensed visual content makes AI-powered search and discovery more useful and trustworthy,” said Getty CEO Craig Peters in a statement. “This partnership with OpenAI reflects a shared recognition of that, and together we will deliver a richer visual experience to ChatGPT users.”

In September 2022, Getty banned all AI-generated artwork from appearing on its service. Months later, Getty sued Stability AI for alleged copyright infringement, though the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed by the relevant authorities in late 2025. A year after the ban, Getty introduced its own generative AI, trained on its proprietary image library and powered by NVIDIA’s Edigy AI model, with all generated images carrying a royalty-free licence.

In October 2025, Getty took another step by partnering with Perplexity AI, enabling that company’s AI-powered search and discovery tools to access Getty’s library. The latest deal with OpenAI follows that move. Getty has not yet shared any details on whether its images will be used in OpenAI’s AI training, though its agreement with Perplexity does not permit such use.