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Adobe has launched the Content Authenticity App, a crucial tool designed to empower artists and creators by preventing AI companies from using their images for AI training without explicit permission. This initiative addresses growing concerns among creatives about the unauthorized use of their work in AI development. The app functions by embedding hidden metadata, akin to a "Do Not Train" sign, within digital art files. This allows artists to maintain control over their intellectual property and decide whether their creations can be used to train AI models.
The Content Authenticity App is designed to be user-friendly, allowing artists to add their name and social media links to up to 50 images simultaneously, embedding these details within the image's metadata. A key feature includes a checkbox that enables artists to explicitly mark their images as "off-limits" for AI training purposes. Furthermore, the app integrates with LinkedIn, enabling artists to verify their identity and ownership of the images. A Chrome extension displays a "CR" badge on images with these tags, assisting in spotting protected art across various platforms, even those that don't natively support the tags. While the Content Authenticity App represents a significant step forward in protecting artists' rights, its effectiveness hinges on AI companies respecting these "Do Not Train" tags. Adobe has not yet secured agreements with major AI firms like OpenAI or Midjourney to enforce compliance, raising concerns about potential disregard for the embedded instructions. Despite the challenges, the tool offers artists a means of asserting their rights and controlling the use of their work in the age of AI, reminiscent of the Do Not Track initiative for web browsers. The hope is that this content authenticity drive will succeed in protecting creators' rights. Recommended read:
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Adobe Firefly has received a significant upgrade, integrating new AI-powered tools and third-party models, enhancing its capabilities for image, video, and vector generation. Announced at the MAX London event, the update introduces Firefly Image Model 4, aimed at generating high-definition and realistic images, with specialized options for quick idea generation and detailed projects. The update also brings the official release of the Firefly Video Model, previously in beta, which enables users to create short video clips from text or image prompts and supporting resolutions up to 1080p. The integration of a Text to Vector module allows users to generate editable vector graphics, broadening the scope of creative possibilities within the platform.
Adobe has also expanded access to Firefly through a redesigned web platform and an upcoming mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. The mobile app will allow users to generate images and videos directly from their phones or tablets, with content designed for commercial safety and projects being transferable to desktop via Creative Cloud integration. Furthermore, the Firefly web app has been overhauled to serve as a centralized platform for all of Adobe’s AI models, including select third-party models, starting with OpenAI’s GPT image generation capabilities. Since its launch less than two years ago, Firefly has been used to generate over 22 billion assets, reflecting its growing influence in the creative industry. The update also includes the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT image generator model into Firefly and Express apps, allowing designers to rapidly explore ideas and iterate visually. The new AI model, known as gpt-image-1, is versatile and can create images across diverse styles, faithfully follow custom guidelines, leverage world knowledge, and accurately render text, unlocking countless practical applications across multiple domains. Alongside the launch of Firefly Image Model 4 and the official Firefly Video Model, Adobe also announced a new project called Firefly Boards, a limitless digital canvas workspace allowing artists to create mood boards, storyboards, or any form of creative planning with features such as Remix. Recommended read:
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Adobe has launched a new Photoshop app for the iPhone, bringing professional-level image editing capabilities to mobile devices. This marks an expansion beyond the traditional desktop platform, offering a free mobile solution with features like layering, masking, object detection, and AI-powered tools such as generative fill and Firefly image generation. The company plans to release the app for Android soon.
Adobe emphasizes the app is designed for both beginners and experienced users, maintaining compatibility across desktop, web, and iPad platforms. Free features include combining and blending images, core Photoshop tools, and access to generative AI tools powered by Adobe's Firefly AI model. Users can also access free Adobe Stock assets and work on projects from Adobe Express and Adobe Fresco. Recommended read:
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Adobe has launched the public beta of its Firefly Video Model, integrating AI-powered video generation capabilities into its Creative Cloud suite. This new feature allows users to create short video clips from text prompts or existing images, offering a range of controls over camera angles, motion, and shot size. Adobe emphasizes that Firefly is designed to be a commercially safe option, ensuring users can create content without infringing on intellectual property rights.
This advancement is part of Adobe's strategy to provide professional creators with accessible and reliable AI tools. The videos generated can reach up to 5 seconds in length at 1080p resolution. New Firefly plans will offer users access to the video generation feature, along with other tools such as image generation, vector generation, 3D image editing, and audio and video translation. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month for the Standard plan, including 2,000 AI credits, which are enough to create approximately 20 five-second videos. Recommended read:
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