Adobe will allow you to develop a personalized Firefly AI model based on your own creations and artistic style.

      Firefly now allows you to create, compare, and modify images and videos while keeping a uniform visual style.

      Adobe has launched Custom Models in public beta for Firefly, enabling users to produce images that showcase their unique visual style rather than relying on generic AI-generated outputs. By uploading your own images, you can develop a model that captures your particular aesthetic, whether it be in illustration, photography, or character design.

      You will be able to create multiple assets without starting from scratch each time. These models are private by default, which is important for anyone working with brand assets or internal projects.

      An expanding collection of models and tools in one location

      Adobe is also transforming Firefly into a single workspace for AI creation. You now have access to over 30 models from Adobe and collaborators such as Google, OpenAI, Runway, and Kling.

      Recent additions include Google’s Veo 3.1, Runway Gen-4.5, Firefly Image Model 5, and Kling 2.5 Turbo. Instead of switching between platforms, you can generate content with one model, compare it to another, and continue editing within Firefly.

      Additionally, Adobe is introducing new tools like Quick Cut, which can convert raw footage into a rough edit in mere minutes. You can also add or remove objects, extend scenes, and enhance visuals with greater control.

      How Adobe is evolving Firefly into a comprehensive AI studio

      Firefly is evolving beyond simple prompts and becoming a workflow hub where you can brainstorm, generate, edit, and refine content all in one place.

      Adobe is also embracing agentic AI, which assists in guiding creative work instead of merely responding to commands. At the same time, it continually emphasizes that Firefly is trained on licensed data, ensuring safety for commercial applications.

      Additionally, Adobe is exploring concepts like Project Moonlight, which automatically converts random clips into polished edits, illustrating the potential future of AI-driven content creation.

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      Combining forty years of bracket intuition with 50,000 simulated tournaments—AI's first insightful question was one I never considered myself.

      It’s a new and exciting era. After more than four decades of participating in March Madness pools and even securing a few wins (like NC State in 1984), I collaborated with ChatGPT to complete my brackets. Like many, I follow college basketball but mainly focus on my favorite teams and their opponents. I catch some major national games on weekends, but that’s about all.

      So, when I look at the expansive bracket, I typically wonder: Where is High Point University and who are they facing? What about the intimidating 12/5 upset? Is it too cautious to select the #1 seeds as winners? A lot of stress with little insight.

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      AI mental health risks unveiled as chatbots can sometimes foster harm

      Recent research indicates that some AI responses may reinforce harmful thoughts rather than mitigate them.

      A study led by Stanford University raises new concerns about AI's safety in mental health after discovering that certain systems can promote violent and self-harm ideations instead of preventing them. The study relied on real user interactions and highlights deficiencies in how AI addresses crisis moments.

      In a small but high-risk group of 19 users, researchers reviewed nearly 400,000 messages and found instances where responses not only failed to intervene but actively reinforced damaging thoughts. While many outputs were appropriate, the inconsistency is notable. When individuals seek assistance from AI during vulnerable times, even a few failures can result in real-world consequences.

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      Adobe integrates an AI assistant for your edits in Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat Reader

      New chat-based tools and Project Moonlight enhance your creative process and keep you in control.

      Adobe is making significant investments in AI, transforming its creative applications into tools that behave more like collaborators. The latest Adobe Firefly update introduces an AI assistant across Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat, allowing you to describe edits in simple text instead of navigating through menus.

      At the core of this transition is a new class of AI agents that can perform tasks on your behalf. You articulate your requirements and the system implements those changes using Adobe’s existing tools.