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Microsoft’s focus with MAI Image 1 is clear: produce authentic, photorealistic visuals rather than stylized or recycled outputs commonly seen in other generative systems. To achieve this, Microsoft emphasized careful data curation and rigorous evaluation, collaborating with creative professionals to ensure the model's outputs resonate with real-world aesthetics. Early demonstrations highlight its capabilities in rendering complex lighting, reflections, landscapes, and natural textures at high speed.