
Figma has introduced an AI assistant within its collaborative design canvas, allowing users to generate and edit designs using natural language prompts. This AI agent is tailored to understand design contexts, enabling teams to collaborate more effectively by automating repetitive tasks and refining concepts. The feature is initially available in Figma Design, with plans to expand to other products. This development aims to strengthen Figma's competitive edge against rivals like Canva and Adobe by integrating design and coding capabilities more closely.
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