# New AI model called "Count Anything" does exactly what it says, and that's harder than it sounds

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/new-ai-model-called-count-anything-does-exactly-what-it-says-and-thats-harder-than-it-sounds/>
> Published: 2026-06-13 17:00:19+00:00

"Count Anything" is intended to be the first AI model capable of counting objects in any type of image, from crowds to cell samples under a microscope, using nothing more than a text prompt. In a comparative test, it cuts the error rate in half compared to previous systems. However, the approach still struggles with extremely dense objects and ambiguous terms.

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