Arrr, matey! Instagram's latest contraption be tinkering with yer dull existence, makin' it appear more thrilling than reality!
2023-12-15
Arrr, me hearties! Here be some jolly news for ye! Be it known that after their grand declaration at Meta Connect 2023, the mysterious powers of AI image crafting and altering be unleashed upon Instagram's shores. Brace yerselves for a wondrous voyage through a sea of pixelated wonders, me mateys!
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is introducing a new AI tool to enhance Instagram Stories. The tool, announced by Meta's Vice President of Generative AI, Ahmad Al-Dahle, allows users to generate AI backdrops for their Stories. Currently being rolled out in the US, there is no information on when this feature will be available to users in other countries.To use the tool, users can tap on a new icon in the Stories camera and enter prompts such as "Surrounded by puppies" or "On the edge of an erupting volcano" to generate a new backdrop. Once the AI creations are shared, a "Try it" sticker will be displayed on the Story, making it easier for followers to use the editing tool.
This is just one of the AI-based features that Meta is introducing across its social media platforms. The company aims to catch up with competitors like Google and ChatGPT in terms of AI innovation. At the Meta Connect 2023 event in September, Meta announced several AI-related initiatives, including new image editing and generating tools for Instagram. The generative backdrops in Stories are the first of these initiatives to be implemented.
In addition to the AI backdrops, Meta has also introduced Gen AI Personas, its own version of ChatGPT. These AI chatbots, designed for younger users, take the form of celebrity personas like Kendall Jenner, Paris Hilton, and even Bender from Futurama.
Overall, Meta is actively incorporating AI into its social media platforms, and the introduction of generative AI backdrops in Instagram Stories is a testament to their commitment to AI innovation.