xAI's Imagine Image 2.0 lands just behind OpenAI's GPT-Image-2 in Arena benchmarks

xAI has launched Imagine Image 2.0, a new image generation model integrated into its Grok platform. The model currently holds the second position on the Arena benchmarks, trailing only GPT-Image-2. To support creative workflows, the release includes new editing features such as Magic Wand and Multi-Ref Editing. This debut marks a competitive step for xAI in the image generation market as it seeks to align its generative capabilities with industry leaders.