OnePlus releases AI Eraser to take flawless photos

OnePlus made its foray into generative AI technology with the release of their AI Eraser. Similar to Google and Samsung's products, customers can eliminate unnecessary photo elements. It will release in April and will be first available on a few OnePlus models, such as the OnePlus 12, 12R, 11, and Nord CE4. It's not apparent if it works offline or requires internet access.

OnePlus has announced an AI Eraser tool for its smartphones. The tool, powered by the company's proprietary LLM (large language model) allows users to select and remove unwanted objects in images right from the Photo Gallery. Users can highlight certain objects, such as pedestrians, trash, or imperfections in the image and the feature will automatically generate a replacement background that blends into the surrounding environment while suiting the overall style of the image. The release includes a ‘before' and ‘after' image sample to showcase the new feature.

The release of the AI Eraser marks the Chinese smartphone brand's foray into generative AI. "As OnePlus' first feature based on generative AI technology, AI Eraser represents the first step in our vision to liberate user creativity through AI and revolutionize the future of photo editing, empowering users to create remarkable photos with just a few touches" OnePlus President and COO Kinder Liu said in the statement.

The company also suggested the existence of OnePlus AI, promising more AI-driven features to come later this year.