Are newer image models worse at art? The case for "coarse" generations
akbirthko · x · 2026-08-24
Comparing Midjourney v2 with modern models like Nano Banana Pro, the article argues that while newer models are more technically accurate, they often produce dull, desaturated, and soulless images. The author suggests that the "coarseness" and ambiguity of early models lent their outputs a sense of mystery and artistic value that is lost in today's optimized outputs.
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