AWPortrait-FL is an image generation model focused on portrait photography, trained on FLUX.1-dev. It significantly enhances image composition and detail representation, particularly skin texture and realism, by using a dataset of high-aesthetic quality fashion photography. Generated images are limited to non-commercial use in accordance with a non-commercial license agreement. Key features of the model include high-quality image generation, improved skin detail, flexible prompting capabilities, GPU acceleration, a non-commercial use license, various resolution options, and excellent performance.

The Realme 13 Pro series is set to launch, featuring groundbreaking performance and photography capabilities. Its AI Ultra Clear function can instantly optimize blurry photos to ultra-clear quality, catering to the needs of photography enthusiasts. The Realme 13 Pro+ is specially equipped with a 50MP LYT600 periscope telephoto lens, supporting 3x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom to adapt to various shooting scenarios. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 processor, it ensures efficient performance, combined with a 5200mAh large-capacity battery and 80W fast charging technology to ensure long-lasting endurance.

Ell3n has launched the 'FLUX Fashion Photography' workflow on the glif platform, allowing users to effortlessly design high-fashion model images by inputting various materials (such as plastic, banana peels, iron, wool) and selecting gender and fashion brands. Participants can creatively design clothing inspired by elements like automotive parts and electronic components, generating unique styles in fashion works. Currently, each user can experience 20 free tries per day; interested users can visit the workflow entrance to try it out.

Zomato, a major food delivery platform in India, announced a ban on the use of AI-generated food images on restaurant menus to safeguard customer trust and reduce complaints, refunds, and declines in ratings. CEO Deepinder Goyal emphasized that starting this month, the platform will remove AI-generated images and encourage restaurants to use professional photography services with cost price support. Zomato plans to utilize automation technology to detect and reject the upload of AI images. At the same time, the marketing team has also prohibited the use of such images in promotional materials. Despite taking a strong stance,

On August 7th, Meitu's Meitu Cloud Repair launched the newly upgraded 'Meitu Cloud Repair Pro Version', introducing new features such as AI batch coloring and AI batch retouching, aimed at providing a more comprehensive photo editing solution for the commercial photography industry. The AI workflow of Meitu Cloud Repair can help retouchers achieve AI automation from format conversion, retouching to delivery, significantly improving work efficiency.

In August 2024, Baidu Cloud Drive launched a solution tailored for the photography industry, integrating storage backup, AI photo editing, and efficient delivery. The aim is to help photography studios improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance business growth. Through research conducted with hundreds of photography studios, Baidu Cloud Drive identified common issues such as management difficulties, low efficiency, and high costs, and developed this targeted solution.

A French startup named Presti is revolutionizing product photography in the furniture industry by leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Traditionally, furniture brands have incurred substantial costs for photo shoots when launching new collections, a process that is not only cumbersome but also expensive. Presti aims to address this issue by transforming single product images into realistic lifestyle photos.Image source: The image is AI-generated, provided by the image licensing

The recent "Apple Mode" feature launched by Meitu Camera has sparked heated discussions on social platforms, propelling the app to the top of the overall chart on China's AppStore, and reigniting the industry's debate on "system camera" and "camera app". Following the AI trend, Meitu Camera has introduced a series of innovative features appealing to young users, in addition to the "Apple Mode." These include single-lens reflex mode, AI portrait, AI animation, AI photo dancing, and AI portrait re

The launch of GPT-4 features multimodal capabilities surpassing its predecessors, leading AI technology development. Baidu introduces Wenxin Yiyan, initiating the domestic multimodal competition with a user base exceeding 100 million. AI Sun Yanzi emerges, triggering controversies over AI music synthesis and copyright. Maoyake Camera launches, sweeping social media and igniting a trend in AI photography products. The state releases 'Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services' to regulate the AIGC industry.

Douyin's AI effects have become the new trend, with winter photography gaining massive attention. Zhang Wansen's popular sayings about snow have spread on Douyin, where beautiful women capture winter snow scenes from the comfort of their homes, thanks to AI generation. The AI effects feature on Jianying allows users to utilize it for free up to 6 times, quickly rising in popularity. Beyond snowy scenes, Christmas and New Year-themed AI photography are also gaining popularity, becoming a hot trend on Douyin. The AI technology used in capturing photos has sparked significant interest among people, with view counts surpassing 48.4 million.

Meitu Design Studio has launched AI Commercial Shooting, supporting functions like AI model fitting and clothing color changing. AI Commercial Shooting integrates multiple functions of Meitu Design Studio, providing a one-stop solution for e-commerce users. Meitu Design Studio further enhances the integration of e-commerce shooting and design workflow, improving the overall efficiency from product photography to product launch. This represents a landmark innovative service for small and medium-sized e-commerce enterprises.

The World Press Photo Contest has canceled the submission eligibility for AI-generated images due to a swift backlash. The contest explicitly excludes tools based on generative AI models, such as Adobe Super Resolution and Topaz Photo AI. To clarify the definition of photographs, the foundation has established ethical standards in collaboration with photography organizations, emphasizing the fairness and accuracy of representing real events. The growing prevalence of AI in cameras and editing software has prompted the foundation to define clear boundaries for AI in news photography.

The project is running normally following changes in the product manager of Miaoya Camera. Miaoya Camera is an AI-generated content product under Alibaba. It has previously achieved good results on application rankings. Miaoya Camera is strengthening partnerships with platforms such as Tmall and Youku. Miaoya Camera is actively considering deep collaboration with resources within the Alibaba ecosystem.

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The award-winning work 'Twin Sisters in Love' at the inaugural AI Photography Award sparked a debate about AI creation at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. The AI-generated artwork 'Space Opera' won an award at an art fair in Colorado, USA in 2022, leading netizens to criticize both the organizers and the artist. German photographer Boris Eldagsen expressed doubts about AI technology by entering an AI work for the Sony World Photography Award. The Japanese government has drafted guidelines for AI-generated images that clarify responsibilities among all parties. AI serves as a tool for creation, while humans provide the creativity.

Alibaba Cloud has introduced a new technology called Live Portrait that can quickly generate digital human AI videos using text or voice commands. This technology supports singing, rapping, telling jokes, and can create digital business cards for enterprises. It also supports smart broadcasting and explanations in multiple languages and dialects. Users can simply log in to the ModelScope official website, register an account, and use this tool to generate and download videos.