Instagram and WhatsApp get AI image generation tools after major Meta update

Meta has launched the first ever advanced AI image generation tool for Instagram and WhatsApp, bringing it in line with rivals like Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The generative AI feature Muse Image, built by Meta Superintelligence Labs, will be integrated into the tech giant’s Meta AI chatbot, allowing users of the apps to edit and create images using prompts and sketches. Instagram and WhatsApp each have more than 3 billion users globally, though Muse Image will only be available in select countries at first. “Muse Image acts as the creative partner that knows your world, making it easy to turn your ideas into high-quality visuals that you can download and share anywhere, including directly to your feed, story, or chat,” the company said in a blog post. “Whether you’re starting from scratch or working with an existing photo, you can describe what you want in simple, conversational language, and Meta AI handles the rest thanks to Muse Image.” The new feature is being introduced to Instagram and WhatsApp users in “limited countries”, with a broader roll out expected in the coming weeks. Meta is also planning to launch it for its other apps, including Facebook and Messenger. “It powers
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