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Revolutionizing Communication: AI Stickers on Meta's Apps Brew a New Era of Interaction
You've probably used an emoji or a sticker to express your emotions during a chat conversation. But what if you could create a unique sticker based on your ideas? Meta (formerly Facebook), in an exciting move, has recently announced the launch of generative AI stickers on its applications, namely WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook Stories.
The technology behind this innovative feature is Emu, Meta's newly crafted model for image generation. Users will be able to create AI stickers by just typing what visuals they want to see. This context-based approach to interaction heralds a transition from a predetermined set of sticker expressions to a realm of almost infinite expressions. Be it a "Hungarian sheepdog driving a 4x4" or anything else, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
But that's not where Meta's deployment of Emu stops. Alongside generative AI stickers, the company has announced AI editing tools for Instagram. Users will be able to alter the visual style of their images or co-create AI-generated images with their friends. Two new features, named Restyle and Backdrop, are aimed at enhancing the creative control users have over their images. Restyle prompts transform your images according to your wish, while Backdrop changes the scene or background based on your input.
Meta’s AI-powered tools have been designed with authenticity in mind. It ensures that AI-generated images are explicitly signaled in order to avoid confusion between human and AI-generated content. It is currently researching various visible and invisible markers to ensure transparency. While this technology is initially available to English-language users, the company plans to roll out this feature over the next month.
To conclude, Meta's AI stickers and editing features are poised to revolutionize the way we express ourselves digitally. In an age of visual communication and digital art, this move enriches the potential for personalized expression in digital communication. Embrace this innovation as we move towards an interactive and dynamic era of communication that is powered by artificial intelligence.