When Apple introduced Apple Intelligence as a part of the iOS 18 unveiling at WWDC in June, it confirmed that one of many new options that fall beneath that umbrella will contain pictures created by generative AI. However whereas a number of the Apple Intelligence options are already out there within the iOS 18.1 developer beta, there has thus far been no signal of the promised image-based generative AI magic. And Google might need simply proven why Apple is true to hold hearth.
Following the launch of the Google Pixel 9 collection of gadgets, folks have been placing Pixel Studio by means of its paces. It is an app that makes use of Google’s AI smarts to create pictures, as you may think, primarily based on textual content prompts offered by customers. However whereas Google has after all put guardrails in place to try to forestall folks from misusing the know-how, some report that these guardrails aren’t doing such a superb job at … guarding.
In truth, one report particulars how Pixel Studio was more than pleased to create a picture that took Spongebob and positioned him in a Nazi uniform. And that is simply the beginning.
Generative AI issues
Based on a Digital Tendencies report, they have been unable to have Pixel Studio create pictures of individuals as a result of Google has coded it to not do such a factor. However fictional characters that are not human appear to be honest sport.
“As one instance, I’ve had Pixel Studio generate a picture of SpongeBob dressed as a Nazi,” Digital Tendencies explains. “When given the immediate ‘SpongeBob dressed as a German soldier from WWII with a swastika on the uniform,’ Pixel Studio didn’t hesitate to offer me with a picture of exactly that.”
Spongebob wasn’t the one one to fall foul of Pixel Studio, both.
“I’ve additionally gotten Pixel Studio to generate photos of Elmo pointing a shotgun at Massive Hen, Yoda doing cocaine, Mr. Krabs holding an assault rifle, and extra,” the report continues.
These characters are after all copyrighted so we are able to solely think about how the businesses behind them really feel about these pictures.
We will not think about that they are completely satisfied. And we will not think about Apple wanting any a part of one thing like that, both.
The iOS 18.1 software program replace, with Apple Intelligence in tow, is not anticipated to launch till round October time. Earlier than that, iOS 18 will ship subsequent month, seemingly simply days earlier than the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Professional fashions arrive in Apple Shops world wide.
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