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AI image models struggle with nuanced facial expressions

Users are reporting difficulties in generating specific facial expressions with the Klein 9B and ZiT AI models. While basic emotions are achievable, more nuanced expressions like subtle smirks or faint smiles prove challenging, with Klein 9B often overdoing the effect and ZiT frequently ignoring instructions. Attempts to use example images and detailed prompts have yielded limited success, leading to frustration with the models' output. AI

IMPACT Users report limitations in generating nuanced facial expressions with current AI image models, suggesting a gap in fine-grained control.

RANK_REASON User-reported issues with specific AI model capabilities. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI image models struggle with nuanced facial expressions

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Full-Belt3640 ·

    Maybe I'm bad at prompting them but both Klein 9B and ZiT seem really lacking in facial expressions

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>They can both do basic emotions like joy, surprise, fear, anger, etc but trying to get them to do more specific facial expressions is really difficult to impossible. ZiT often just ignores your instructions while Klein, when it works, goes overbo…