Earlier this year, **Samsung** unveiled its latest feature, **Sketch to Image**, an AI-enhanced tool that converts rough drawings into refined images. I recently had the opportunity to try this feature out on the **Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra**.

Of course, I wanted to test its limits a bit.

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Artificial intelligence is currently the darling of the tech world, with companies eager to embed it into their offerings. Samsung is no different, enriching its products with a range of AI-based capabilities under the **Galaxy AI** label.

One notable feature is Sketch to Image, a generative AI tool designed to transform even the most basic sketches into visually striking images. During a recent press conference in Sydney, Samsung representatives showcased how this tool could serve multiple purposes, from generating profile pictures to refining infographics, and even incorporating whimsical elements like hats on dog photos.

However, they emphasized that Sketch to Image includes safeguards to prevent misuse—something I was eager to explore.

### Pushing the Boundaries

The most apparent test for Samsung’s Sketch to Image tool would have been the traditional inappropriate doodle—something one might encounter on a school desk or a restroom wall. However, amid fellow tech journalists and Samsung representatives, I felt too awkward to try anything overtly explicit. Despite my high school doodling history, I’d never crossed the line into inappropriate territory, and I wasn’t about to begin now, especially in front of an audience.

Instead, I chose a subject well-represented in the canon of fine art: the nude female form. I intentionally crafted a drawing that was exaggerated yet ambiguous, depicting a generic feminine figure with a visible belly button and an exaggerated bust—just provocative enough to gauge the AI’s response.

### Samsung’s AI: Not Approving

As anticipated, Samsung’s AI was quick to react. After a brief loading phase, Sketch to Image declined my drawing with a courteous message: “Can’t generate with this content.” It felt akin to an art instructor gently but firmly indicating that my work was unsuitable.

I wasn’t shocked by this outcome. In fact, I felt a bit relieved. I certainly didn’t want the AI to produce something alarmingly realistic, reminiscent of Kate Winslet’s portrait in *Titanic*.

Yet, I wasn’t ready to throw in the towel. I wanted to experiment further and see what changes would make my drawing acceptable to the AI. Like a tenacious researcher, I got to work.

### The Fine Line of Acceptability

Initially, I adorned my drawing with a tank top and shorts, hoping that adding clothing would render it appropriate. However, even with spaghetti straps, the AI still rebuffed my attempt. The subtle lines I drew to indicate clothing didn’t sufficiently distinguish the image from my initial submission.

Ultimately, I discovered the key: I erased the prominent underboob line defining my figure’s chest. That minor adjustment was sufficient for the AI to find the drawing appropriate.

When Sketch to Image finally rendered an image based on my drawing, it applied some shading to suggest an evident bust, even though I hadn’t included that aspect. Interestingly, despite not providing my figure with any facial features, the AI generated a softly smiling face among the four sketch options it presented, complete with an ear. Evidently, this is what Samsung’s AI considers a woman’s face when no specific guidance is given.

### A Brief Experiment

Regrettably, my time with Samsung’s Sketch to Image was limited, hindering me from testing other types of dubious images or gradually removing clothing from my drawings. The tool does not permit partial erasing of lines, necessitating full redrawing of sections for continued experimentation. Moreover, there were certainly more pressing matters at hand than having everyone watch me sketch various states of undress.

Even had I continued, I doubt the AI would have ever produced the explicit images I was aiming for. And likely, that’s for the best.

### Safeguards Are Essential

Generative AI holds incredible promise but carries significant risks as well. We’ve already witnessed instances of AI misuse, particularly with the emergence of explicit deepfakes. Safeguards like those incorporated in Samsung’s Sketch to Image tool are crucial to preventing the technology from being misused for inappropriate ends. These boundaries help mitigate humanity’s darker tendencies as we navigate the potential of AI, while also protecting younger users from inadvertently producing unsuitable content.

Furthermore, for those genuinely in search of explicit images, the internet provides no shortage of options. A simple search yields a plethora of artistic nudes, whether sketched, painted, or rendered in 3D.