April 14, 2026

Microsoft launches MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a cheaper and faster AI image model

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Microsoft today launched MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a lower-cost, higher-speed variant of its flagship text-to-image model that the company says delivers production-ready quality at nearly half the price. The release, available immediately in Microsoft F...