Main topic: Adobe's artificial intelligence offerings
Key points:
1. Adobe has the best AI offerings among software companies.
2. The launch of Adobe's generative AI tool, Firefly, has been successful.
3. Bank of America upgraded Adobe to buy, with a revised price target indicating potential upside in the stock.
### Summary
Jose Luis Perez Hermo has been using AI tools, specifically text-to-image software, to experiment with visualization in architectural projects. He has found these tools beneficial in various stages of the design process, providing quick and diverse concept exploration, accuracy, and a unique decision-making approach.
### Facts
- Jose has been using AI tools in architectural projects, specifically text-to-image software.
- His project, Pencil 2 Pixels, aims to visualize architectural sketches accurately and leverage AI in the process.
- Jose worked on visualizing the basic geometry and establishing visual narrative coherence with careful image curation.
- He found text-to-image software to be beneficial in topology optimization, energy analysis, and exploring hundreds of concepts for projects.
- Jose used Dall-E 2 and tested Adobe Firefly as a Beta user, but also found ControlNet useful for image corrections.
- AI tools offer a level of realism that is challenging to achieve with traditional software and provide a wide range of solutions for projects.
- The use of Stable Diffusion ensures high accuracy without extensive iteration time.
- Architects must adapt the software to align with their unique styles and embrace AI as a co-worker in the project's evolution.
- Using AI tools throughout the design process provides valuable insights for the architectural community and further advancements in the field.
Adobe has the best artificial intelligence offerings among software companies, according to Jim Cramer, with their generative AI tool Firefly being particularly successful.
Wand.app, an AI-powered creative tool, has raised $4.2 million in seed funding and aims to bridge the gap between artists' specific visions and AI-generated content by providing visual tools and personalization. The tool allows artists to customize their ideas and teach a personal AI their own style, offering consistent results that align with their aesthetic. Wand plans to launch publicly in the coming months and differentiate itself by running on mobile, tablet, and desktop. The funding will be used to develop collaborative team features, extend creative tooling to desktop, and explore methods for artists to share or sell their fine-tuned models.
A team known as Sparklers: We Are The Makers has created an AI-powered virtual painting application using a Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, and MediaPipe, allowing users to draw with their fingers and learn about maker tools like Python and image recognition.
Artificial intelligence (AI) image generation tools, such as Midjourney and DALL·E 2, have gained popularity for their ability to create photorealistic images, artwork, and sketches with just a few text prompts. Other image generators like DreamStudio, Dream by WOMBO, and Canva offer unique features and styles for generating a wide range of images. However, copyright issues surrounding AI-generated images have led to ongoing lawsuits.
Adobe has announced the general availability of its Firefly generative AI models in its Creative Cloud and other Adobe products, and has introduced a 'generative credits' system to measure user interaction with the models. Existing paid Adobe subscribers will receive varying amounts of these credits, which allow users to generate Firefly images, with slower access once the credits are used up. Adobe has trained the models using its own Adobe Stock collection and offers indemnification for enterprise users against potential legal issues.
Music-sharing platform LimeWire has acquired AI image generation platform BlueWillowAI, with plans to integrate its AI models into LimeWire AI Studio, allowing users to unleash their creative potential and democratize the digital creative space. LimeWire sees AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, human creativity in the content creation process.
Getty Images is reaffirming its stance against AI-generated content by banning submissions created with Adobe's Firefly-powered generative AI tools, a move that contrasts with competitor Shutterstock's allowance of AI-generated content.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 smartphones will feature enhanced AI capabilities and a new Magic Editor tool that allows users to edit and manipulate images with ease, according to leaked camera specs and a promotional video shared by 91Mobiles.
Microsoft is introducing a new AI-powered image generation tool called Paint Cocreator, which allows users to create digital images by describing them with text prompts. The tool generates three variations of artwork for users to choose from and includes content filtering to block inappropriate images.
Adobe's Photoshop on the web, a simplified online version of the desktop photo editing app, is now available to the general public, featuring popular tools like Generative Fill and Generative Expand powered by Adobe's Firefly generative AI model.
Meta Platforms showcased its new generative AI tools, including AI assistants, chatbots, and image generators, which could increase engagement with its apps and drive revenue for its messaging businesses, potentially propelling the company back into the $1 trillion club.
Graphic design platform Canva has launched Magic Studio, a suite of AI-powered tools that include features such as image editing, copywriting, translations, and video generation.
Adobe is set to unveil Project Stardust, a photo editor that uses AI to understand and manipulate objects in photos, allowing for easier editing and modification.
Adobe is set to release a new AI-powered photo editing tool called Project Stardust, which allows for easy manipulation of objects in images without prior editing experience.
Canva has launched Magic Studio, an AI-powered package of design tools that allows users to generate images, text, animations, videos, and more, all in one place.
Adobe has previewed a new AI feature called Project Stardust, which automates the selection and editing of image components within Photoshop, allowing users to make changes and remove objects with less precise commands.
Adobe has teased "Project Stardust," an AI engine for editing across its software programs that allows users to easily rearrange and manipulate objects within photographs.
Adobe has announced three new generative AI models, including Firefly Image 2, Firefly Vector, and Firefly Design, that enhance the features of Photoshop and Illustrator, and provide customizable templates for various design projects.
Adobe shares rose as the company announced new artificial intelligence tools, including a new version of its generative AI tool, Firefly, that improves creative control and image quality.
Adobe is introducing new image-generation technology that can match the style of an uploaded image, allowing users to generate multiple images for various needs.
Adobe Illustrator is launching the Firefly Vector Model, the world's first generative AI model for creating vector graphics, which can generate entire scenes consisting of multiple objects from a text prompt, as well as introducing new features like Mockup and Retype, and becoming available on the web.
Adobe showcased its plans for generative AI technology in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design apps at its annual MAX conference, including improvements to its AI image generation model, the introduction of a generative AI model for creating vector graphics, and the launch of a new AI model for generating templates for social media posts and marketing assets.
Adobe has officially launched Project Stardust, a sneak preview of its next-generation AI-powered photo-editing engine that allows users to easily delete objects and people, change backgrounds, and more using AI tools.
Adobe's annual Max conference showcased 11 new AI-powered prototype tools and features, including an object-aware editing engine and an AI audio feature that can automatically translate languages.
Adobe showcased several AI-powered projects at its MAX conference, including Project Fast Fill, which allows editors to remove objects or change backgrounds in videos with a simple text prompt, and Project Draw & Delight, which turns rough sketches into polished vector drawings using AI.
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayan highlighted the promise of "accountability, responsibility, and transparency" in AI technology during the company's annual Max conference, emphasizing that AI is a creative co-pilot rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. Adobe also unveiled new AI-driven features for its creative software and discussed efforts to address unintentional harm and bias in content creation through transparency and the development of AI standards. CTO Ely Greenfield encouraged creatives to lean into AI adoption and see it as an opportunity rather than a threat.
