Midjourney’s ‘Powerful’ AI Image Editor Lets You Alter Any Image.
Midjourney, the AI image generator, has recently rolled out a powerful new web tool that allows users to make significant edits to any image. This new feature, which is being touted as “powerful,” enables users to retexture images, meaning they can replace the details of a picture, including colors and texture, with ease.
The company’s founder and CEO, David Holz, announced the launch of the web editor on the company’s Discord, boasting about its capabilities. He noted that the tool is so advanced that Midjourney is considering restricting its deployment due to its potential impact. Notably, singer Grimes has already had access to the new tool and has shared a series of fantastical images she created using it.
The new editing tool will also be available on the web, raising concerns about the increasing availability of deepfake technology. In recent years, there has been a surge in AI-generated images flooding the internet, making it challenging for people to distinguish between real and fake photos. This trend has been exacerbated by the failure of previous attempts to label AI images effectively, such as Meta’s botched system and the Adobe-backed C2PA system.
Holz emphasized that Midjourney is taking extra steps to moderate the output of the new tool, including deploying both human and advanced AI moderators. However, the company is still grappling with how to precisely restrict the deployment of this feature and has put out a survey to gather opinions from users.
The launch of Midjourney’s new image editor marks a significant milestone in the evolution of AI-generated content. As generative AI continues to transform various industries, including Hollywood and entertainment, it is clear that these tools will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of storytelling and content creation.
