Pixel 9's Pixel Studio generates unsettling AI images

Google has introduced a new feature in Pixel Studio for its Pixel 9 phones that allows users to generate AI images of people. While this technology is exciting, the results so far have been inconsistent and can be quite shocking. For example, when asked to create an image of "an athlete," the app produced a startling picture of a man without any skin. Many users were surprised by this outcome. Google acknowledges that this feature is still being fine-tuned and warns that unexpected or blocked images may occur. The image generation works by typing in text prompts. Users can request various professions, but it seems the app often defaults to male figures. In some cases, it produced better results for other professions like doctors or police officers, but still with some oddities. Pixel Studio is available only on the Pixel 9 and will not work on older models or other brands. This new feature follows a recent upgrade to Google's Gemini AI, which has added image generation capabilities to its tools. Overall, while the Pixel Studio shows potential for realistic human images, its current performance leaves room for improvement. Users are encouraged to explore this feature while Google continues to enhance it.