Bing Image Creator Reverts DALL-E 3 PR16 Due to User Complaints About Unnatural Images

Bing Image Creator’s Rollback: From DALL-E 3 PR16 to PR13

Recently, Windows Latest revealed that Microsoft’s Copilot and Bing Image Creator suffered significant performance issues following the upgrade to DALL-E model PR16 from PR13. Users reported that the new model produced unrealistic depictions of human figures and struggled to capture artistic styles and photographic techniques effectively.

User Feedback and Quality Concerns

The user community was vocal about their dissatisfaction, with many claiming that the images generated by Bing Image Creator appeared “plasticky” and lacked the subtle details that characterized earlier outputs. I previously reported on these quality and censorship issues on December 18. In response to inquiries, Microsoft acknowledged awareness of the complaints but had no immediate comments to provide.

Microsoft’s Response: Rolling Back to DALL-E 3 PR13

In a move to address these concerns, Microsoft has initiated a rollback of the DALL-E 3 PR16 model, reverting Bing Image Creator to the previous PR13 version. However, this transition may take time, and users may not see the changes reflected across all accounts immediately—unless they upgrade to a Copilot Pro subscription.

While OpenAI has yet to issue a formal comment regarding this situation, a Microsoft blog post suggested that DALL-E 3 PR16 was expected to provide faster processing times while enhancing image quality. Regrettably, user experiences indicated otherwise.

Official Confirmation of the Rollback

As confirmed to Windows Latest, Microsoft is indeed rolling back the DALL-E 3 model from PR16 to PR13. In a separate post on X, Jordi Ribas, Corporate Vice President and Head of Search at Microsoft, stated that the feedback received highlighted several issues, prompting the decision to revert back until solutions could be implemented. “We’ve been able to reproduce some of the reported issues and plan to revert to PR13 until we can fix them,” Ribas stated.

As of now, approximately 25% of requests using boosts and all Pro users have been transitioned to PR13. Ribas noted that the full deployment process could take an additional 2 to 3 weeks to achieve 100% rollout.

The Impact of DALL-E 3 PR16: A Misstep for Bing Image Creator

The DALL-E 3 PR16 upgrade has been described as a significant setback for Bing Image Creator. Reports indicated a notable decline in image quality, alongside a problematic censorship of several keywords, especially those related to race and gender when users attempted to generate anime-style art.

One user shared their frustration, questioning why Microsoft Designer continues to accommodate this faulty update. Highlighting the problematic nature of blurry text generation on a platform designed for creating designs, the user provided an example comparing results before and after the transition to DALL-E 3 PR16.

Windows Latest confirmed that PR16’s image generation quality was decidedly inferior to that of PR13. Although it’s uncertain whether this is a flaw inherent to the new model or its implementation, many observers lean toward attributing the issues to the OpenAI model itself.

Visual Evidence of the Quality Drop

Image quality issues in Bing Image Creator after DALL-E 3 PR16 update — Can you tell which of these images was generated more recently?

Looking Ahead: Potential for Improvement

There is hope for improvement now that Bing Image Creator has reverted to the PR13 model of DALL-E 3. However, this process may take longer than desired. Users looking for a quicker return to the older, more effective model will need to consider a subscription to Copilot Pro.

For ongoing updates on this situation, keep an eye on Microsoft’s announcements regarding improvements to Bing Image Creator.

Additional Insights

1. What specific issues did users encounter with DALL-E 3 PR16?

Users found that the images generated appeared unrealistic, particularly with human figures, and that artistic style mimicking was notably impaired. Complaints about images looking “plasticky”and lacking detail were prevalent.

2. How long will the rollback process take?

Microsoft indicated that while the rollback process has started, it may take 2 to 3 weeks to reach full deployment of DALL-E 3 PR13 for all users.

3. What can I do if I want to access the improved features faster?

If you wish to revert back to the previous DALL-E 3 model more quickly, subscribing to Copilot Pro will give you access to the effective image generation capabilities of PR13 sooner than standard users.

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