In a series of experiences with AI image generators, it was found that several platforms struggled with generating images of Asian men and white women. The AI image generator built into Instagram messaging by Meta consistently changed the race of the woman to Asian when prompted to create an image of an Asian man and white woman. Additionally, prompts with keywords like "Asian man" or "African American man" appeared to be blocked by Meta the following day. Similar issues were reported by readers with other AI models, indicating a consistent struggle with the combination of Asian men and white women. Other platforms, such as Google Gemini and Midjourney, also faced challenges in generating images of this interracial pairing.

Although some attempts were made, the results were often inconsistent or created confusion. The implications and biases embedded in the training sets used by these AI systems raise questions about representation and societal norms. When approached for comment, Google, OpenAI, Midjourney, and Meta did not provide a response. Despite acknowledging the imperfections and working on improvements, Meta emphasized the continual release of updates to enhance their AI models.