Google’s AI image generator, Imagen 2, is finally available to the public. The tech giant announced a series of AI updates, with a major focus on the image-generating space. ImageFX is a new tool that allows users to generate images from text using Google’s advanced text-to-image model, Imagen 2.
What sets Google’s image generator apart is its prompt interface, featuring expressive chips that enhance user creativity and experimentation. This feature allows users to explore different dimensions and ideas while generating images. Imagen 2 is capable of rendering high-quality images, including complex tasks such as human faces and hands, realistically.
In addition to ImageFX, Imagen 2 is also integrated into Google Bard, the AI chatbot. Users can now ask Bard to generate high-quality images by providing a conversational prompt. This addition significantly enhances the capabilities of the chatbot and opens up new possibilities for user interactions.
To address concerns about the potential misuse of AI image generators, Google has implemented guardrails to prevent the generation of violent, offensive, or sexually explicit content. Additionally, all images generated using Imagen 2 will be watermarked with SynthID, a tool developed by Google DeepMind for identification purposes.
The release of Imagen 2 demonstrates Google’s commitment to advancing AI technology across its offerings. Imagen 2 will be utilized in various Google services, including Ads, Duet AI in Workspace, SGE, and Google Cloud’s Vertex AI.
This move by Google reflects the increasing prominence of AI in various industries and underscores the company’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve. With its powerful image generator now available to the public, Google is poised to make significant contributions to the field of AI and revolutionize the way images are generated and utilized.
