Google’s New Pixel Studio Is Weirdly Obsessed With the iPhone

1 of 46Andrew Lanxon and Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNETPixel Studio launched on the Pixel 9 collection final yr, however the Pixel 10 Professional allowed me to spend time testing Pixel Studio utilizing a extra superior generative AI mannequin. The result’s higher high quality photographs, a a lot deeper understanding of key phrases and a wider vary of picture types that may be created.However its high quality goes deeper, being now in a position to generate precise textual content as an alternative of strings of nonsense in addition to creating photos of individuals — together with photorealistic depictions of identified faces like Taylor Swift and Queen Elizabeth II. We have examined the software extensively throughout a number of telephones and certainly a number of continents, and we have discovered some wild outcomes — each good and dangerous, together with discovering out how weirdly obsessed Google’s AI is with the iPhone. Right here then is a collection of probably the most stand-out photographs from Pixel Studio on the Pixel 10 vary.(Disclosure: Ziff Davis, the dad or mum firm of CNET, in April filed a lawsuit in opposition to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in coaching and working its AI programs.)2 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”A lady holding a cellphone” is all of the immediate I supplied. Pixel Studio did the remainder, producing an iPhone within the individual’s hand. The iPhone is standard, certain, however different telephones do exist but virtually each picture I generated utilizing simply the generic time period “cellphone” resulted in an iPhone. 3 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETPixel Studio is effectively conscious that the iPhone has made a splash on the planet. Asking for a cellphone within the Ukiyo-e model mashes up the well-known wave picture and an iPhone.4 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”A cellphone on a birthday cake” and yep, it is an iPhone.5 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”A cellphone trapped inside a sphere.” Certain, it is an older mannequin judging by the bodily house button, however that is nonetheless unquestionably an iPhone.6 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd sure, for those who simply ask it to create an iPhone it will produce a photorealistic render of 1. So what for those who ask it for a Google Pixel cellphone? Certainly Google’s personal AI will know what that’s. 7 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETNope! A few of the acquainted parts of a Pixel cellphone are right here, together with the Pixel 7’s shiny digital camera strip, however that is an in any other case mangled approximation of what a Pixel seems like. 8 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETSame once more. Possibly it is truly so good that it is pulling from unreleased prototype drawings that solely Gemini has entry to, however I believe not. 9 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd but, “a person holds a cellphone” has an ideal depiction of, yep, an iPhone. Not less than we won’t accuse Google of bias towards its personal merchandise. 10 of 46Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNET”A pelican on a motorbike holding a plate of avocado toast” resulted in what’s, to my thoughts, probably the most California factor I’ll have ever seen.11 of 46Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd whereas we’re having fun with creating American issues in AI, this is America’s first president, George Washington. 12 of 46Jeff Carlson through Pixel Studio/CNET”Abe Lincoln carrying sun shades.”13 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETIt’s not simply American faces it might probably do. Right here I had the late Queen Elizabeth II depicted shouting at a bear. I believe the bear must buck its concepts up.14 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETWhich it clearly did as quickly after it was seen dancing together with her majesty whereas carrying a powerful crown of its personal.15 of 46Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNETPixel Studio’s newfound capability to generate faces is spectacular, however I additionally wonder if it may get Google into sizzling water down the road. It is had no downside producing an virtually good likeness of Taylor Swift right here.16 of 46Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNETIt’s not clear whether or not Taylor Swift ever has ridden a giraffe that is smoking a cigar, however this image is all of the proof I would like to start out writing my collection of fan fiction novels.17 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETSpeaking of giraffes, this is one having a good time with a cocktail on the seashore. Discover the very clear “want you had been right here” signal above. Producing legible textual content is sort of a brand new ability.18 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThis is what final yr’s AI on the Pixel 9 Professional might handle. A bizarre jumble of traces that type of appear to be they may very well be letters for those who squint. And are drunk. And are not carrying your glasses. And lately bought a bee in your eye.19 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”A noir owl enjoying pool whereas a tiger watches and laughs.” Not only a dream I described to my therapist, additionally a immediate I put into Pixel Studio. And it is achieved an ideal job utilizing the real looking Freestyle mode.20 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd within the Cinematic model, issues get much more dramatic with the lighting.21 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThe scene within the Claymation model is lovable.22 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETWhile the normal Ukiyo-e model is sort of good for a tattoo.23 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd I might completely pay somebody to re-create this stained glass model for actual to place in my home.24 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThe Youngsters’s E-book model virtually at all times delivered some great outcomes, usually with speech bubbles or different textual content I did not even ask for.25 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”A home social gathering with too many balloons” is all I requested for right here, however I like that the AI added the title. 26 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThe similar immediate seems a bit extra nightmarish within the watercolor model.27 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThis “psychedelic mushroom social gathering” is ideal for a Nineteen Seventies album cowl.28 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETWhereas as a child’s ebook it seems merely lovable.29 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd as Ukiyo-e it seems like positive artwork I need framed on my wall.30 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETPixel Studio is not going to create express photographs, however with the suitable set of prompts, it might probably completely create bawdy and suggestive photographs. I like the wink of the person holding his sausage. I did not even ask for the title, however it’s completely stellar work by the AI right here.31 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd I genuinely laughed out loud after I noticed this one. Sure, I used to be making an attempt to push the boundaries and see how impolite Pixel Studio could be, however my immediate was solely “a salami pokes out of a person’s trousers” — the AI did the comedic heavy lifting right here with the splendidly alliterative title.32 of 46Jeff Carlson through Pixel Studio/CNETWhen not filming The Final of Us, Pedro Pascal apparently works at a espresso store, no less than based on this AI-created picture.33 of 46Jeff Carlson through Pixel Studio/CNETCNET’s Jeff Carlson used some particular key phrases to create this bear picture, however I believe it may be succinctly summed up because the “final Pacific Northwest.”34 of 46Jeff Carlson through Pixel Studio/CNET100% that bear is carrying a pair of weather-worn Danner boots. 35 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETSometimes I loved being fairly imprecise with my prompts. This one was simply “too many horses.” I believe it nailed the project.36 of 46Jeff Carlson through Pixel Studio/CNETAnd this was “peak Florida man” that’s completely spot on, in need of a ‘gator or two. 37 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”An alien monster looms over Edinburgh.” Would not it simply.38 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETWhat are you doing with these cellphone containers, alien monster? It is 2025, they do not even work. Why do not you’ve a cell phone? 39 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETI can generate the lovable cowl web page first and write the best-selling collection of children books after. Pure revenue, right here I come!40 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”4 males drink Guinness.” It is like a scene in actually any previous pub within the UK.41 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNET”A person spills a latte throughout his apron just like the idiot he’s.”42 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETThis individual enjoying the guitar whereas driving an ant is solely good within the stained glass model. I might purchase that album.43 of 46Andrew Lanxon through Pixel Studio/CNETAliens take away a person’s eye. Weirdly, it let me generate this picture a few instances earlier than then deciding it was too graphic and telling me it will not do it anymore. 44 of 46Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNET”The neatest individual on the planet.”45 of 46Patrick Holland through Pixel Studio/CNETPixel Studio actually Kermit-ed to this one. 46 of 46Jeff Carlson through Pixel Studio/CNETI at all times knew jackalopes existed. What I did not realise was that they had been additionally eager bloggers with a big on-line following, however this picture has proven me the reality.