Sony's viral Xperia 1 VIII AI blunder is painful to watch
Sony's recent social media post about the Xperia 1 VIII's AI Camera Assistant has sparked significant backlash. The post showcased side-by-side comparisons of photos taken by the phone and those edited by the AI, with many users finding the AI-enhanced images to be inferior. This incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of AI in photography and how it may impact the smartphone's reputation.
- ▪Sony's post featured side-by-side comparisons of original photos and AI-edited images.
- ▪Users criticized the AI-enhanced images for being overexposed and lacking color.
- ▪Sony later clarified that the post was intentional and not a mistake.
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