Due to user complaints, Microsoft rolls back Bing AI image generator upgrade and returns to the old version of DALL-E

Microsoft recently decided to roll back a model upgrade for its AI-powered Bing image generator, a decision made after users expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the new version. According to reports, after Microsoft upgraded the Bing Image Generator to a new version of the DALL-E3 model on December 18, users found that the tool's effectiveness was significantly reduced. Users complained that the resulting images were not as good as before, especially in terms of detail and accurate reflection of prompts.

On social media and related forums, many users expressed their disappointment. Microsoft's head of search Jordi Ribas admitted on Twitter that they were indeed able to reproduce some of the issues reported by users and said they would temporarily revert to the older DALL-E model. Although the process may take several weeks to complete, the company hopes to improve user experience with this move.

After the upgrade, the images generated by the Bing image generator caused user dissatisfaction in terms of detail and quality. A user posted on OpenAI's community forum, showing a set of comparison pictures, pointing out that the image quality on the left is perfect, while the right side appears too bright, affecting the overall effect. In addition, some users have reported that Bing’s performance in handling anime character clothing materials is unsatisfactory, showing that the new model is deficient in specific areas.

These problems not only reflect technical shortcomings, but also expose Microsoft to strict scrutiny from users. Today's AI-generated artworks are no longer just technical displays, but also the emotional sustenance of users. Microsoft may need to learn from the experience of the artists involved in training the model to better manage user expectations.