Overview
- The model is live for evaluation on LMArena, where it currently sits in the top 10 and has been reported at No. 9 with 1,096 points.
- Microsoft says MAI-Image-1 emphasizes photorealism with strengths in realistic lighting, reflections, and landscapes.
- The company claims faster generation and greater computational efficiency than many larger, slower models.
- Training involved targeted data selection and feedback from creative professionals to reduce repetitive or generic-looking outputs.
- Microsoft plans to add the model to Copilot and Bing Image Creator "very soon" as part of its broader in-house MAI push, with independent benchmarking and safety reviews still to come.