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AI takes 'literal' to a new level, crops out man's body
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- AI was asked to whiten photo background, instead removed body.
- Techie shared before-and-after photos, showing the AI's literal edit.
- Google advised user to rephrase prompt for more specific instructions.
A simple photo editing request to Google Gemini AI has gone viral after the AI delivered a surprisingly literal and comical result. A Bengaluru techie, Aditya Dubey, asked the AI to whiten the background of his photograph. However, Gemini AI interpreted this by removing everything except his head, presenting it on a stark white background.
Dubey shared the before-and-after images on social media platform X, where the peculiar edit quickly garnered attention and laughter. The original passport-style photo contrasted sharply with the AI-generated image featuring only his disembodied head. Many users found the AI's literal interpretation amusing and shared their own experiences with AI.
In response to the incident, Google suggested that rephrasing the prompt with more specific instructions could lead to more accurate results. This incident highlights the current quirks and literal-mindedness that can sometimes characterize AI image editing tools, leading to unexpected and often humorous outcomes for users.
