I honestly don’t understand why Apple’s developers couldn’t have coded a simple “On/Off” toggle switch that disables all AI Processing. They also could develop the ability to select different “levels” or “intensities” of AI Processing (Full Enhancement, Partial Enhancement, No Enhancement). Apple has complete control over how their software and chip process photos - that’s the benefit of Apple developing their own software and hardware, they literally have complete control over how their products interact with each other.

Unfortunately, Apple has managed to keep themselves convinced (probably through their shitty Focus Groups) that their AI Processing is the bees knees, and that everyone loves it. Yet, how many complaints do we see daily just in this subreddit alone complaining about their AI Processing? Surely they are aware of the displeasure so many of their users feel towards the cameras doing almost all of the thinking for us.

Not to mention, Apple is really doing a disservice to their amazing camera sensors by allowing the software to all but ruin a good chunk of photos. I would like to add, it does appear that the AI Processing is much more noticeable when taking 12MP photos, not nearly as bad when taking 48MP photos. This is my personal experience anyway.