Sony’s AI Camera Assistant: Not as Bad as You Think?

Sony is pushing back against the backlash over its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII. The feature, which got roasted online, doesn’t edit your photos like some people thought. Instead, it suggests settings based on lighting, depth, and what’s in the frame. Point your camera at something, and it’ll give you four options to tweak exposure, color, and background blur.

In a product video, Sony claims the AI will even suggest ‘the most photogenic angle.’ But so far, the only example we’ve seen is the AI telling someone to zoom in – not exactly the same as suggesting a whole new angle.

Why this matters for us: We need tech that actually gets our needs, especially when it comes to tools we use every day.