https://viqus.ai/categories/generative-imageryAnalyses of news about AI image and video generation: diffusion models, creative tools, synthetic media and the debates over copyright and provenance.enSat, 24 Oct 2026 21:38:15 GMThttps://viqus.ai/img/icono.pnghttps://viqus.ai/categories/generative-imagery144144https://viqus.ai/news/bbc-s-blue-planet-iii-embraces-imperfection-to-counter-ai-s-0509c8https://viqus.ai/news/bbc-s-blue-planet-iii-embraces-imperfection-to-counter-ai-s-0509c8BBC's Blue Planet III is intentionally retaining 'rough edges' and imperfect footage to provide an authentic counter-narrative to the overly polished output often associated with AI-generated media.ViqusGenerative ImagerySat, 24 Oct 2026 21:29:12 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/canva-launches-craft-image-generator-training-on-designs-afbb32https://viqus.ai/news/canva-launches-craft-image-generator-training-on-designs-afbb32Canva released Canva Craft, an in-house image generation model trained on its own design templates, allowing for layered edits and direct integration into the Canva ecosystem.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/apple-music-unveils-new-brand-identity-with-liquid-glass-140d85https://viqus.ai/news/apple-music-unveils-new-brand-identity-with-liquid-glass-140d85Apple has refreshed the brand identity for Apple Music, featuring a new 'Liquid Glass' design language showcased in a highly produced behind-the-scenes video.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:40 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-powered-rts-game-battle-drones-evolves-through-dozens-of-3b5ce8https://viqus.ai/news/ai-powered-rts-game-battle-drones-evolves-through-dozens-of-3b5ce8An experimental, browser-based RTS game, Battle Drones, showcases remarkable iterative development, evolving from basic sprites to 3D, multiplayer, and mech-based combat using LLMs.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 20 Oct 2026 19:34:19 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/adobe-lightroom-mobile-adds-one-tap-generative-ai-to-open-af3e08https://viqus.ai/news/adobe-lightroom-mobile-adds-one-tap-generative-ai-to-open-af3e08Adobe has integrated a one-tap generative AI feature into Lightroom mobile, allowing users to easily open closed eyes in photos by matching the subject's appearance using other images in their library.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 20 Oct 2026 13:06:44 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/sega-pulls-shogun-2-remaster-after-disastrous-launch-and-ai-b78fa0https://viqus.ai/news/sega-pulls-shogun-2-remaster-after-disastrous-launch-and-ai-b78fa0Sega is removing the Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition remaster following poor user reception citing bugs and questionable AI-generated upscaling.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 15 Oct 2026 22:35:55 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/black-forest-labs-releases-flux-3-advanced-open-image-3733c7https://viqus.ai/news/black-forest-labs-releases-flux-3-advanced-open-image-3733c7Black Forest Labs launched FLUX.3, an open image generation model featuring text-to-image, multi-reference image-to-image, and precise bounding-box layout control.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-image-generators-flawed-researchers-show-easy-bypass-for-9fd67fhttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-image-generators-flawed-researchers-show-easy-bypass-for-9fd67fResearchers found that leading AI image generators, including DALL·E 3 and Google's Nano Banana 2, can be easily tricked into generating explicit content using readily available tools.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:30 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/dlss-5-toned-down-for-hogwarts-legacy-debut-focus-shifts-to-579aa4https://viqus.ai/news/dlss-5-toned-down-for-hogwarts-legacy-debut-focus-shifts-to-579aa4Nvidia's DLSS 5, initially hyped for dramatic AI effects, is debuting in Hogwarts Legacy with subtle changes, while performance updates focus on efficiency for future GPUs.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:45 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/higgsfield-boosts-ai-video-length-to-10-minutes-with-gpt-6-ffc748https://viqus.ai/news/higgsfield-boosts-ai-video-length-to-10-minutes-with-gpt-6-ffc748Higgsfield announces significant upgrades to its video generation capabilities, extending video length and improving visual fidelity using advanced models like GPT-6 Astra and GPT-Image-2.5.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/nikon-disqualifies-ai-assisted-video-winner-revising-f11f2chttps://viqus.ai/news/nikon-disqualifies-ai-assisted-video-winner-revising-f11f2cNikon disqualified a top-placing video in its 'Small World in Motion' contest after the creator admitted to using generative AI in post-processing, prompting the company to review its rules.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 09 Oct 2026 18:06:57 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/google-launches-playground-ai-powered-game-creation-from-3dcafbhttps://viqus.ai/news/google-launches-playground-ai-powered-game-creation-from-3dcafbGoogle Labs has released Playground, a new platform allowing users to build browser-based games using only text prompts, significantly lowering the barrier to game development.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 07 Oct 2026 14:36:23 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-slop-hits-the-big-screen-review-panel-slams-nehttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-slop-hits-the-big-screen-review-panel-slams-neA review panel panned 'Odysseus: The Fall,' an ambitious 2.5-hour AI-generated epic, citing severe continuity errors and a profound lack of artistic weight.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 16 Sep 2026 20:59:13 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/astras-high-fidelity-emerges-as-gpt-6-showcases-vhttps://viqus.ai/news/astras-high-fidelity-emerges-as-gpt-6-showcases-vThe article details a comparison of image generation across different reasoning levels, finding that the new Astra model significantly outperforms existing market leaders like GPT-5.6 Sol.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 04 Sep 2026 23:59:05 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-generative-bias-in-food-imagery-reveals-deep-flhttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-generative-bias-in-food-imagery-reveals-deep-flNew analysis shows that AI-generated food menus suffer from a 'pleasing' aesthetic bias and uncanny valley effects, highlighting major issues in model training and potential future risks.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 04 Sep 2026 04:21:03 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/stability-ai-secures-76m-in-strategic-funding-frohttps://viqus.ai/news/stability-ai-secures-76m-in-strategic-funding-froStability AI raised $76 million in a Series B round, with key backing from industry players like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, and Warner Music Group.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 25 Aug 2026 19:03:47 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/google-pulls-ai-deepfake-tool-from-earth-due-to-mihttps://viqus.ai/news/google-pulls-ai-deepfake-tool-from-earth-due-to-miGoogle has shut down a recently launched Google Earth feature that allowed users to generate AI deepfakes of real-world satellite imagery following instances of misuse.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 31 Jul 2026 19:13:29 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/nunchaku-4-bit-quantization-streamlines-diffusion-https://viqus.ai/news/nunchaku-4-bit-quantization-streamlines-diffusion-A new implementation of Nunchaku allows Diffusers to seamlessly load highly quantized text-to-image models, significantly reducing VRAM usage and improving accessibility on consumer-grade hardware.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/neill-blomkamps-ai-short-film-raises-questions-onhttps://viqus.ai/news/neill-blomkamps-ai-short-film-raises-questions-onBlomkamp uses Seedance 2.0 to create a sci-fi zombie short, which critics largely dismiss as technically impressive but artistically underdeveloped.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 21 Jul 2026 22:06:43 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/google-redesigns-image-search-to-compete-with-pinthttps://viqus.ai/news/google-redesigns-image-search-to-compete-with-pintGoogle is transforming Google Images into a dynamic, discovery-focused platform akin to Pinterest, while also adding generative AI image tools directly within Search AI Overviews.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/snap-spins-off-genai-video-team-into-dotmo-signalhttps://viqus.ai/news/snap-spins-off-genai-video-team-into-dotmo-signalSnap is spinning out its internal generative AI video team, Dotmo, to focus on interactive gaming experiences, signaling a move to manage internal development costs while retaining strategic equity exposure.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/pixi-launches-ar-messaging-the-next-frontier-of-chttps://viqus.ai/news/pixi-launches-ar-messaging-the-next-frontier-of-cPixi debuted a messaging app using AI-powered Augmented Reality characters that bring digital communication to life within the recipient's real-world environment.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/apple-boosts-image-playground-with-focus-on-privachttps://viqus.ai/news/apple-boosts-image-playground-with-focus-on-privacApple improved its built-in Image Playground for WWDC 2026, emphasizing improved generation quality and deep integration while promising user photo privacy.ViqusGenerative ImageryMon, 08 Jun 2026 18:38:07 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/amazon-leverages-ai-in-shopping-app-directing-cushttps://viqus.ai/news/amazon-leverages-ai-in-shopping-app-directing-cusAmazon launched a free AI feature within its Shopping app, allowing users to instantly design and purchase personalized merchandise ranging from apparel to tumblers.ViqusGenerative ImageryMon, 08 Jun 2026 15:49:12 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/diy-ai-amazing-digital-dentures-project-shifts-fhttps://viqus.ai/news/diy-ai-amazing-digital-dentures-project-shifts-fA developer detailed the struggles of building an AI-powered adventure game using Nemotron and RAG, ultimately pivoting the project to a simple HTML toy maker.ViqusGenerative ImagerySun, 07 Jun 2026 19:44:27 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/room360-simplifies-3d-capture-video-videos-turn-ihttps://viqus.ai/news/room360-simplifies-3d-capture-video-videos-turn-iRoom360 is a new AI platform that leverages smartphones and cloud processing to transform ordinary videos into high-quality, navigable 3D environments.ViqusGenerative ImagerySun, 07 Jun 2026 19:30:16 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/mythograph-atelier-ai-art-studio-generates-abstrahttps://viqus.ai/news/mythograph-atelier-ai-art-studio-generates-abstraThis new AI art studio moves beyond random generation by engaging the user in a conversational process to create abstract paintings deeply connected to personal meaning and experience.ViqusGenerative ImagerySun, 07 Jun 2026 19:10:10 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/scorsese-embraces-ai-hollywoods-reluctant-adoptihttps://viqus.ai/news/scorsese-embraces-ai-hollywoods-reluctant-adoptiMartin Scorsese, a historically resistant figure, has partnered with an AI image-generation startup, using the technology for storyboarding to aid his cinematic vision.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 02 Jun 2026 18:16:53 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/low-budget-high-impact-ai-film-debut-challenges-hhttps://viqus.ai/news/low-budget-high-impact-ai-film-debut-challenges-hThe AI-generated film 'Dreams of Violets,' a dramatization of human rights abuses, premieres at Tribeca, showcasing the technology's dramatic reach.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 28 May 2026 16:08:45 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/trump-phones-flag-flubs-and-ai-inconsistencies-rahttps://viqus.ai/news/trump-phones-flag-flubs-and-ai-inconsistencies-raAn analysis of the 'Trump Phone' reveals a series of inconsistent details—including an incorrect number of stripes on the US flag and varying textures—suggesting the company's marketing is either poorly managed or heavily reliant on generative AI.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 15 May 2026 16:47:16 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/google-photos-adds-ai-digital-wardrobe-to-style-yohttps://viqus.ai/news/google-photos-adds-ai-digital-wardrobe-to-style-yoGoogle Photos is rolling out a new AI feature that automatically analyzes your clothing photos to create a digital, customizable closet for generating and virtually trying on new outfits.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:42:33 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/canva-ai-blunder-swaps-palestine-for-ukraine-ihttps://viqus.ai/news/canva-ai-blunder-swaps-palestine-for-ukraine-iCanva faced backlash after its new 'Magic Layers' AI feature was found to automatically and inappropriately alter politically sensitive text in user designs.ViqusGenerative ImageryMon, 27 Apr 2026 14:29:23 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/chatgpt-images-20-achieves-new-peak-in-complex-schttps://viqus.ai/news/chatgpt-images-20-achieves-new-peak-in-complex-scOpenAI's new image generation model, gpt-image-2, shows significant improvements in detail and coherence, especially when tackling complex illustrations like 'Where's Waldo' scenes.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 21 Apr 2026 20:32:24 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/chatgpt-images-20-hits-new-fidelity-benchmark-forhttps://viqus.ai/news/chatgpt-images-20-hits-new-fidelity-benchmark-forOpenAI's new Image 2.0 model claims unprecedented fidelity, excelling particularly at generating small text and complex UI elements for commercial use.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/openai-images-20-integrates-web-search-and-multi-https://viqus.ai/news/openai-images-20-integrates-web-search-and-multi-OpenAI's latest image generator update enhances ChatGPT Images 2.0 with web search capabilities, advanced instruction following, and the ability to generate coherent series of images from a single prompt.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/clip-interrogator-mapping-visual-style-to-structuhttps://viqus.ai/news/clip-interrogator-mapping-visual-style-to-structuThis analysis details how CLIP Interrogator transforms a reference image into a structured, usable prompt approximation for advanced image generation workflows.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:06:44 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/waypoint-15-boosts-real-time-interactive-world-mohttps://viqus.ai/news/waypoint-15-boosts-real-time-interactive-world-moThe Waypoint-1.5 update significantly enhances the accessibility and fidelity of real-time, interactive generative worlds, making complex simulations runnable on everyday consumer GPUs.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/openai-rolls-out-ipl-themed-gpt-contest-to-boost-uhttps://viqus.ai/news/openai-rolls-out-ipl-themed-gpt-contest-to-boost-uOpenAI is launching a contest using its 'Full Fan Mode' GPT, requiring Indian users to create and share personalized IPL-themed AI images on Instagram for a chance to win tickets.ViqusGenerative ImageryThu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/soras-sudden-death-compute-costs-and-shifting-prhttps://viqus.ai/news/soras-sudden-death-compute-costs-and-shifting-prOpenAI abruptly scrapped its ambitious Sora video generation app due to high compute costs, intense competition, and a reassessment of priorities, signaling a strategic shift towards robotics and world simulation research.ViqusGenerative ImagerySat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/openai-pauses-sora-meta-faces-legal-challenges--https://viqus.ai/news/openai-pauses-sora-meta-faces-legal-challenges--OpenAI's abrupt shutdown of its Sora video generation app, coupled with ongoing legal battles surrounding social media platforms like Meta, signals a shift in the AI landscape. The episode highlights growing concerns about the practical application and potential risks of rapidly advancing AI technologies.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/google-expands-lyria-music-generation-with-3-minuthttps://viqus.ai/news/google-expands-lyria-music-generation-with-3-minutGoogle DeepMind expands its Lyria music generation model with Lyria 3 Pro, enabling the creation of tracks up to 3 minutes long, and integrates it across more Google products and enterprise platforms like Vertex AI and Gemini.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 25 Mar 2026 16:01:39 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/chatgpt-adds-visual-shopping-expands-agentic-commhttps://viqus.ai/news/chatgpt-adds-visual-shopping-expands-agentic-commChatGPT has launched a new feature allowing users to visually browse and compare products within the chat interface, powered by an expanded Agentic Commerce Protocol. Leading retailers are already integrating, marking a step towards AI-native commerce.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-influencer-awards-a-synthetic-authenticityhttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-influencer-awards-a-synthetic-authenticityA new award contest is emerging for AI influencers, judged on creative ‘authentic narratives’ and technical accuracy (like ‘having the right number of fingers’).ViqusGenerative ImageryMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/sora-2-unveiled-enhanced-safety-and-user-controlshttps://viqus.ai/news/sora-2-unveiled-enhanced-safety-and-user-controlsOpenAI announced Sora 2, the latest iteration of its generative video model, focusing on strengthened safety features and expanded user controls. Key improvements include enhanced provenance tracking, stricter guardrails around person likeness generation, and dedicated safeguards for teen users.ViqusGenerative ImageryMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/claude-code-gets-a-starlette-upgradehttps://viqus.ai/news/claude-code-gets-a-starlette-upgradeSimon Willison demonstrates how Claude can now automatically build and test Starlette 1.0 applications, showcasing the growing capabilities of AI-assisted programming.ViqusGenerative ImagerySun, 22 Mar 2026 23:57:44 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/gamma-enters-marketing-asset-generation-with-imaghttps://viqus.ai/news/gamma-enters-marketing-asset-generation-with-imagGamma, the AI presentation and website platform, launches a new image generation product called ‘Gamma Imagine’ to compete with Canva and Adobe, integrating with tools like ChatGPT.ViqusGenerative ImageryTue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/nvidias-dlss-5-ai-powered-rendering-gets-a-boosthttps://viqus.ai/news/nvidias-dlss-5-ai-powered-rendering-gets-a-boostNvidia unveiled DLSS 5, a new graphics technology leveraging generative AI to enhance video game visuals and reduce compute load. It combines structured data with AI models for predictive rendering.ViqusGenerative ImageryMon, 16 Mar 2026 19:12:19 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/gumloop-secures-50m-for-no-code-ai-agent-platformhttps://viqus.ai/news/gumloop-secures-50m-for-no-code-ai-agent-platformGumloop, a platform enabling non-technical users to create AI automation agents, has raised $50 million in Series B funding led by Benchmark.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 13 Mar 2026 23:52:21 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/peacock-bets-big-on-ai-powered-mobile-entertainmenhttps://viqus.ai/news/peacock-bets-big-on-ai-powered-mobile-entertainmenPeacock is aggressively reshaping its mobile app with AI-driven features, including a personalized ‘Bravoverse’ experience and vertical live sports broadcasts, mirroring trends seen on TikTok and Instagram Reels.ViqusGenerative ImageryFri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-actors-take-the-lead--more-critique-than-brhttps://viqus.ai/news/ai-actors-take-the-lead--more-critique-than-brParticle6’s debut of AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood with her music video, ‘Take the Lead,’ has been met with widespread derision, largely for its derivative and ultimately hollow attempt to engage with the anxieties of AI-generated content mirroring criticisms leveled against older musical styles and the ethical concerns surrounding AI training data.ViqusGenerative ImageryWed, 11 Mar 2026 23:35:03 GMT