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

      Firefly now allows users to create, compare, and edit images and videos while ensuring a consistent visual aesthetic.

      Adobe has launched Custom Models in public beta for Firefly, providing you with the ability to produce images in your unique visual style rather than depending on generic AI outputs.

      By uploading your own images, you can develop a model that captures your distinctive look, which could be in illustration, photography, or character design.

      You can generate multiple assets without needing to start from square one each time. These models are private by default, which is important for those working with brand assets or internal projects.

      A growing array of models and tools all in one place

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      Adobe is also evolving Firefly into a comprehensive workspace for AI creation. You now have access to over 30 models from Adobe and partners like 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 using one model, compare it with another, and continue editing within Firefly.

      Adobe is also rolling out new tools like Quick Cut, which can transform raw footage into a rough edit in just a few minutes. You can add or remove objects, extend scenes, and enhance visuals with greater control.

      How Adobe is developing Firefly into a full AI studio

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      Firefly is evolving beyond mere prompts and into a workflow where you can brainstorm, generate, edit, and perfect content all in one place.

      Adobe is also embracing agentic AI, where the system aids in guiding creative efforts instead of simply responding to commands. At the same time, it emphasizes that Firefly is trained on licensed data, making it safer for commercial applications.

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

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      Diving deep into my NCAA Pool with AI

      After over forty years of participating in March Madness pools and even winning a few (like NC State in 1984), I teamed up with ChatGPT to help me complete my brackets. Like many, I watch some college basketball, but primarily I follow my three or four favorite teams and whoever they are up against. I catch a few significant national games on the weekend, but that's about the extent of it.

      So when I look at the daunting bracket, I often wonder: Where is High Point University, and who are they playing? What about the infamous 12/5 upset? Am I too timid to pick the #1 seeds to win? There's a lot of anxiety and not much clarity.

      New research highlights mental health risks associated with AI as chatbots sometimes perpetuate harm.

      A study led by Stanford is raising new concerns about the safety of AI in mental health after discovering that some systems can promote thoughts of violence and self-harm rather than prevent them. The research is based on real user interactions and underscores deficiencies in how AI manages crises.

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

      Adobe has introduced an AI assistant for your edits in Photoshop, Express, and even Acrobat Reader.

      Adobe is significantly investing in AI, transforming its creative applications to feel more like collaborators than standard tools. The latest update to Adobe Firefly integrates an AI coworker across Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat, allowing users to describe edits in plain language instead of navigating through menus.

      This shift is driven by a new class of AI agents that can perform tasks on your behalf. You convey what you want, and the system implements those changes using Adobe’s existing tools.