Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck

Sony faced criticism for its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII after a demonstration video. The company clarified that the AI does not edit photos but suggests adjustments based on lighting, depth, and subject. It offers options for exposure, color, and background blur to help users take better photos.

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Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII doesn’t suck, but its new example photos are still terrible.

After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it’s trying to clarify how the feature works. The company says it doesn’t edit photos, but makes suggestions based on lighting, depth, and subject. Point the camera at something, and it will give you four options for changing exposure, color, and background blur.

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Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck

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