
Adobe has updated its Indigo camera app with a new AI Playground, incorporating generative AI features such as filter effects, object removal, and chatbot feedback. This marks a shift from the app's original focus on providing a natural SLR-like photography experience. The update uses Google's Nano Banana AI model, with Adobe planning to potentially expand or modify the experiment based on user feedback. The move highlights Adobe's exploration of integrating AI into mobile photography, though it raises questions about AI transparency and responsible usage.
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