Pixel 9 AI image generation is a huge problem that Google needs to fix

There's no question the Pixel 9 phones are Google's best possible AI hardware right now. Google couldn't wait to launch the Pixel 9 models, even if that meant running Android 14 out of the box instead of the newest Android 15 release. Google had to prove that its Gemini AI features are ready for mass consumption right now. By launching now, Google got ahead of OpenAI's ChatGPT voice mode upgrade and the debut of Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16.

The current smartphone landscape, combined with recent advancements in AI, gave Google a golden opportunity it might not encounter again. We're at a point in time when hundreds of millions of iPhones out in the wild that will get the iOS 18 upgrade will not be capable of running any Apple AI features. Plus, when Apple Intelligence does roll out to the iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro models, it won't match the full capabilities of Gemini.

Moving at break-neck speeds is challenging even for Google, however. The company finds itself in a position where it has to fix its AI again. The Pixel 9's Pixel Studio app can generate questionable AI content. Moreover, the Reimagine feature in the Photos app can also be abused.

Is it as bad as AI Overviews in Google Search thinking people should eat glue on pizza? Yes and no.

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