NEWS  AI  December 6, 2023  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Meta has recently launched "Imagine with Meta", a web-based AI image generator designed to transform text prompts into high-resolution images. This innovative tool, fueled by the Emu image generation diffusion model, joins the ranks of popular AI image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney.

A notable feature of "Imagine with Meta" is its availability for free to users in the United States, allowing them to generate up to four images per prompt. Meta aims to shift the landscape of AI creativity from messaging apps to a more expansive, playful environment.

One intriguing addition is the Reimagine feature integrated into Instagram and Messenger. This feature enables friends to collaboratively enhance images in real time. By sending a text prompt to Meta AI's image generator, a visual response is generated. Group members can then add their own creative touch by touching and holding the image, introducing a dynamic collaborative element.

Despite these advancements, Meta's image generation tools have not been without controversy, particularly regarding racially biased image stickers. In response, Meta has taken a proactive step by introducing invisible watermarks to images generated by "Imagine with Meta." These watermarks, generated by AI, aim to increase content transparency and traceability while remaining imperceptible to the human eye.

In the near future, Meta plans to incorporate invisible watermarking into the "Imagine with Meta" AI experience. This addition, powered by a deep learning model, ensures that the watermark remains undetectable visually but can be identified using a corresponding model, addressing concerns related to image authenticity and accountability.

Alongside the image generator, Meta has introduced Reels directly into chats, bringing a visual and engaging dimension to conversations. Similar to Instagram Reels, these short videos enable users to explore topics more vividly, enhancing communication beyond traditional text.

Expanding its AI offerings, Meta has also announced significant improvements to its AI assistant. AI characters based on celebrities will now be fully accessible in WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram in the United States, promising a more personalized and interactive user experience.

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