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I am an experienced author with expertise in digital communication, stock media, design, and creative tools. I have closely followed and reported on AI developments in this field since its early days. I have gained valuable industry insight through my work with leading digital media professionals since 2014.
I am an experienced author specializing in digital communication, stock media, design, and creative tools, enthusiastically following and reporting on AI developments in this space, from the early days of reverse image search and automatic image editing to the latest image upscaling and AI image generation tools.
I have been researching and writing about digital visual technology, image licensing, and creative design since 2014, working directly with renowned industry experts and shaping up a communication-focused insight on both the supplier and consumer sides of the market. I write for Stock Photo Secrets and Footage Secrets, among other industry publications.
As artificial intelligence continues transforming the creative landscape, graphic designers are discovering powerful new tools to enhance their work every day. AI tools can help remove creative blocks, enabling designers to experiment with new ideas and styles. Furthermore, as AI continues to evolve, it is expected to play an even more significant role in automating […]
Shutterstock has recently launched its first Generative 3D API, combining advanced technology with ethical content creation. The tool, powered by an NVIDIA foundation model, is currently in its commercial beta phase. It utilizes AI to rapidly generate realistic 3D models while ensuring fair compensation for original creators. This groundbreaking API marks one of the first […]
Getty Images has introduced an upgraded AI image generator on its main platform and iStock, signaling a significant advancement in speed, quality, and creative potential. Powered by NVIDIA Edify within the Picasso framework, the enhanced model promises rapid image generation, improved 4K upscaling, and new AI editing features. This places Getty Images at the forefront of […]
Design powerhouse Canva revealed today its purchase of Leonardo AI, a strategic move that marks a significant expansion in its range of creative tools for the future. The acquisition aims to integrate Leonardo AI's advanced artificial intelligence technologies into Canva's all-in-one design platform, promising tools that are more intuitive and potent than ever. Leonardo AI Brings State-of-the-Art […]
Big news in the creative tech space: Shutterstock just announced that Jaime Teevan, Microsoft’s Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow, is joining their board of directors. Teevan is a heavyweight in the AI world and is celebrated for her groundbreaking work and innovation in tech. Shutterstock is banking on Teevan’s expertise to supercharge its AI initiatives, especially […]
Shutterstock has partnered with Databricks to develop an AI image generator that prioritizes copyright clearance and fair artist compensation. The stock media licensing firm's lucrative AI licensing business expands further with this new collaboration with Databricks. The latter will train a new diffusion model with Shutterstock's vast content library to produce an AI image generator that […]
Shutterstock has been a big name in stock media for years, but now they’re making waves in the AI world. They’ve been dabbling in AI for a while, creating their own AI applications. But their real game-changer? AI licensing—letting other companies use their massive content library to train AI models. And this move brought in over $100 million […]
It has recently come to light that tech powerhouse Apple struck a deal with stock media company Shutterstock over a year ago to use the latter’s millions of images and data to train AI generative models. The millionaire agreement, a part of a growing trend, demonstrates that big tech firms are increasingly prioritizing the provenance of their AI training […]
NVIDIA recently showcased new 3D generation capabilities in its multimodal generative AI model Edify. These capabilities are already used in new generative AI features from partners Shutterstock and Getty Images and will soon power similar functions in Adobe Firefly, among others. NVIDIA Edify applications include 3D modeling for set dressing and prototyping and greater creative […]
Update – March 12th, 2024 – The European Parliament approved the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) by the overwhelming majority of 523 votes in favor, with 46 against and 49 abstentions, transforming Europe into the first region in the world to have formal legal regulations for AI technology.The law still has to […]
