This move follows Google's AI photo editing experiment on the AI Studio platform in March, which caused controversy for being able to delete watermarks ( blurred images on photos). Like ChatGPT's new tool, the integrated photo editor in Gemini is expected to provide better results than individual photo creation AI tools.
Gemini provides a step-by editing process, allowing for more context-rich feedback with intertwined text and images. Users can change the wallpaper, replace or add the subject to the photo.
For example, you can upload your personal photos and ask Gemini to create an image of you with a different hair color. Or you can ask Gemini to sketch out fairy tales before going to sleep with dragons, with illustrations - Google wrote in the new announcement.
The integration of photo editing into Gemini shows Google's ambition in the multimedia AI race, where text, images and content creation are increasingly connected.
However, along with the potential for creativity are ethical challenges and the control of fake information. This is something platforms like Google are forced to face when bringing AI to common users.
