Microsoft has decided to roll back an update to its AI-powered Bing Image Creator following user complaints about the quality of its output.
The company introduced an upgraded version of the DALL-E 3 model on December 18th, but many users reported that the tool's performance had declined after the update.The company has not provided detailed explanations regarding the rollback or the cause behind the mismatch between users' expectations and the results, Techcrunch reported.
However, in a tweet, Jordi Ribas, Microsoft's head of search, acknowledged that some of the issues users raised could be reproduced.
As a result, Microsoft is reverting to an earlier version of the DALL-E model. Ribas indicated that the process may take several weeks to complete.Also read: Google plans to introduce new AI products, features in 2025, said Sundar PichaiAfter the new model's introduction in December, users quickly pointed out a decrease in the quality of images generated by Bing Image Creator.
Complaints included less-detailed visuals and images that did not match their initial prompts. Ribas had previously assured users that the new model would provide better quality output compared to the previous version.Also read: Swiggy launches 15-minute 'Snacc' app to compete with Zepto Cafe and other fast delivery servicesOn platforms like Reddit and OpenAI's community forums, users shared specific concerns about the model's performance.