A major expansion of Adobe's plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its Creative Cloud suite is now underway, with the company rolling out bespoke AI assistants to its most popular editing and design apps. The new chatbots are designed to automate tasks and provide a more intuitive way for users to work within Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and Frame.io.
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Google's NotebookLM, a research tool that uses generative AI to analyze specific sources like documents and webpages, has received one of its biggest updates yet. The platform is now powered by the latest Gemini 3.5 model, which promises faster and more efficient processing compared to its predecessor.
A new toolset is being developed to help creators fine-tune the facial expressions of digital characters in video content. The focus is on achieving a more realistic and engaging emotional expression, which can significantly impact audience trust and attention.
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego are exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence into music composition and performance. Instead of focusing solely on generating songs, they aim to create a more responsive and controllable partner for musicians.
A web-based platform for AI image and video creation has expanded its capabilities to include a full-stack creative workspace. nanobanana.co, previously known as the Nano Banana image editor, now offers users access to multiple tools designed for different tasks in one browser-based interface.