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Microsoft has unveiled its first custom text-to-image model, titled MAI Image 1. This model is part of its broader initiative to build internal AI capabilities, aiming for self-sufficiency in model training. While not yet at the leading edge, Microsoft claims their model produces photorealistic images with better handling of lighting and landscapes, surpassing some larger models in speed.
Though still early, this move signifies Microsoft’s push toward having independent control over its AI generation tools—an important facet of the ongoing platform war and strategic autonomy.