ByteDance's Seedream 4.0 AI image generator leads benchmarks

ByteDance's new AI image generator, Seedream 4.0, has surpassed Google's Nano Banana, leading in benchmarks for both text-to-image and image editing. Seedream 4.0's output is so realistic that it's difficult to distinguish from actual photographs, raising concerns about its potential for deception. The AI model is available through various platforms and costs $30 per 1000 image generations, highlighting the rapid advancement and accessibility of AI image technology.