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Canva Business AI Features Misinterpret Simple Instructions

A user paying for the Canva business tier finds that its AI features do not reliably follow simple instructions and feel restrictive, leading them to conclude the subscription is not worth the cost. This undermines the perceived value of the paid tier for design AI capabilities.

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