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I live in the UK, so, like everyone else here, I drive on the left and give way to the right. It’s a simple principle, and yet so many drivers either don’t understand it or just simply don’t care. Etiquette is associated with manners; codes of behaviour; rules, so to offer etiquette tips I must focus on driving rules and the importance of following them. Like I said, we drive on the left and give way to the right. In the US I guess it’s the other way around, so the basic principle is the same, but left and right are reversed. In theory, roundabouts are the safest way to re-direct traffic at the majority of junction points, and when the rules are followed courteously, I believe this to be true. Take as an example a roundabout where the choices are to go straight on, go left, go right, or come back in the opposite direction to your approach. First up, let’s talk about single-lane roads. Option one; you want to go straight on, so you approach the roundabout at a speed you know is safe enough to deal with the fact you might need to stop. Keep checking your rear-view mirror, just in case somebody does try to overtake you on the approach. Don’t take it for granted that vehicles from the left (UK remember), are naturally going to give way to you: not everyone has manners and some people are in such a hurry… If you need to stop and give way, then do so, if not, make sure you are in control of the car and in the right gear, and keep slightly to the left of the road space. Just as you have gone past the exit which precedes the one you are to take, indicate left and carry on. Be aware that somebody might try to overtake you as you exit the roundabout, so check your mirrors again and accelerate smoothly as you straighten up. If you were intending to go left, then you would be signaling to go left as you approach the roundabout, and keep over to the left on the roundabout. All the other considerations must also be taken into account; give way to the right, keep checking mirrors, correct road positioning, etc. What about turning to the right? You must be signaling to go right as you approach the roundabout and keep to the right of your side of the carriageway. Again, keep checking mirrors because someone might just try to sneak past you on the left, and there usually isn’t room. Keep signaling right as you go round, and as you pass the exit that precedes the exit you are about to take, check your mirror and signal to go left and move across to the left hand side of the road. Apply the same exit routine as previous exit options. If you obey the rules it is a sign to other road users that you respect they have a right to share the highway, and you are doing your bit to make it as safe as possible. Now I will move on to multiple-lane roundabouts. The key to these is making sure you are in the correct lane on approach. On a dual-carriageway, If you are going left or straight ahead, keep in the left hand lane. Only approach in the right hand lane if you are going right. The same principles of mirror checking and when to signal apply at all times. Turning right though is slightly more complex than when there is only one lane to think about. If you are going right you need to approach in the right hand lane, and be signaling right. The usual ‘give way to the right’ applies and speed must be appropriate. When you enter the roundabout you must stay in the right, close to the central hub. As you pass the exit that precedes the exit you want to take, you must check what’s happening in the rear to your left, and signal left, and if safe, move across to the left hand lane ready to take the exit. Are you getting the hang of it yet? Lastly I will look at triple-lane roundabouts, as few roundabouts have more than three lanes. Just like before, if you are going left then you stay in the left. If you are going straight ahead, you should ideally be in the left, but if the volume of traffic is heavy, and there are enough exit lanes to cope with the volume, then the left hand lane ‘and’ the central lane can be used for going straight on. The same basic principles apply as regards mirrors and when to signal, but now, if you are going straight ahead and you are in the the central lane, you MUST stay in that lane on the roundabout and on exit, because drivers will be using two lanes to go straight ahead. Stay in your lane. If you want to go straight ahead and you have approached in the right hand lane, the best thing to do is to signal right and keep close to the roundabout hub and go all the way around, and then signal and move in the appropriate manner as you pass the exit that precedes the exit you need. The principles for going right are basically the same as two-lane roundabouts, but there is sometimes a twist. You may be approaching a roundabout and there are three lanes on the approach, but each exit has only two lanes. Here are the rules for dealing with this eventuality safely. Turning left; stay in the left hand lane. Going straight ahead, approach whenever possible in the left hand lane and stay in that lane ‘all the time’. If you approach in the central lane, this becomes lane two on exit, so as long as you stay in the same lane on approach, on the roundabout itself, and on exit you will be

You’ve heard of the Audi A4, right? The Audi A5 is basically an A4 with its rear doors chopped off. Okay, that wasn’t a really good description for it, but certainly the A5 has become really popular for younger (21-25 year age range) buyers if they are not really into the 328i or the C-Class (coupe coming later this year as a 2012 model). At a price range close to the 328i and the C(300), the A5’s technical specifications are somewhat in range (horsepower wise and 0-60/quarter-mile times). The 2011 A5 has a sleek design with the front end coming from its 4-door A4 sibling, and the interior has most of the features that people may find in a near-luxury vehicle. Hands-free Bluetooth, iPod integration are standard in Audi’s Premium Plus package, while the Prestige Package comes with optional LED lights, a push-button keyless start system, and a hard-drive based navigation system. Of course, you can also get the navigation system with the Premium Plus Package if you are not really into all of the other features in the Prestige Package. The A5’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is pretty peppy for a car that weighs 3500 pounds. Well, 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque may (or may not) seem insufficient compared to the BMW 328i’s 230 horsepower and the C300’s 228 horsepower, but think about it; the A5 has standard quattro AWD, while you would have to pay extra for the Benz’s 4Matic and the BMW’s xDrive package. However, I think that Audi can do better than just 6 ½ seconds from 0-60 mph. If it was an S5 coupe, then that’s a different story. Like I said, the interior of the A5 resembles a lot like a regular A4, but without the extra two doors in the back, so the roofline has been slanted back for a sporty coupe-like look. I know that the S5 has the paddle-shifters behind the steering wheel, but I wish that the regular A5 would also have it if someone was to get it with the 6-speed Tiptronic transmission for faster gear changes. Hey, the 328i has it with the M-Sport Package, right? I would have gone with the Audi TT since I will not really carry that many people in the back seat; however, I feel that if I were to get a TT-size vehicle, I would rather go for a BMW Z4 or a Mercedes-Benz SLK 350. The Audi A5’s size is decent with very comfortably-bolstered sports seats, and a respectably-engineered 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Audi has done a lot within the past few years, and I feel that the A5 would blow the competition away as far as safety and comfort goes. E-Class and 3-Series, are you following this? Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society

Grace Yee, Senior Director of Ethical Innovation AI Ethics and Accessibility at Adobe Interview Series Adobe’s Claims Next Generative AI Features Will Be Commercially Safe Speaking of “early access” features, Adobe introduced AI-powered Lens Blur as an early access tool last year. With today’s Lightroom ecosystem update, it is finally available to everyone, no strings attached. For those who want it, it’s available in all versions of Adobe Lightroom beginning today as an “early access” feature. While it’s easy to think about “generative AI” in terms of adding something to a scene, it also makes sense for removal, as to do so convincingly, new pixels must be made to replace what is taken out of the frame. By being open about our data sources, training methodologies, and the ethical safeguards we have in place, we empower users to make informed decisions about how they interact with our products. This transparency not only aligns with our core AI Ethics principles but also fosters a collaborative relationship with our users. Adobe could improve the user experience dramatically by simply including the reason a generation gets flagged as a guideline violation. They request we use their feedback system when this happens, but don’t give us any feedback in return. Make sure you’re running the right version There, a user’s remaining number of generative credits is shown and it reloads in real-time. There is no indication inside any of Adobe’s apps that tells a user a tool requires a Generative Credit and there is also no note showing how many credits remain on an account. Adobe’s FAQ page says that the generative credits available to a user can be seen after logging into their account on the web, but PetaPixel found this isn’t the case, at least not for any of its team members. The future of content creation and production with generative AI – the Adobe Blog The future of content creation and production with generative AI. Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source] The Firefly Video Model (beta) is set to extend Adobe’s family of generative AI models and make Firefly one of the most comprehensive model offerings for creative teams. It is available today through a limited public beta with the goal of garnering feedback from small groups of creative professionals. Adobe is upgrading those existing capabilities to a new AI model called the Firefly Image 3 Model. According to the company, the update will improve both the quality and variety of the content that the features generates. Adobe’s new AI tools will make your next creative project a breeze By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. To its credit, two of the three options Generative Remove suggested did provide usable alternatives. Unfortunately, the Bitcoin option was the first one, which (whether Adobe intends this or not) tells an editor that it is what the platform feels is the best result. While this kind of makes sense if you don’t think about it too hard, it also is completely counterintuitive to the concept of the name of the tool and the result an editor is expecting. “Select the entire object/person, including its shadow, reflection, and any disconnected parts (such as a hand on someone else’s shoulder). For example, if you select a person and miss their feet, Lightroom tries to rebuild a new person to fit the feet,” the article reads. “It’s another way to penetrate and radiate the user base,” Gartner analyst Frances Karamouzis said. The new Media Intelligence tool in Premiere Pro follows the introduction of other AI-driven features including Firefly-powered Generative Extend. If I am selecting a body part and asking a tool to fill or remove that space, zero percent of the time would I want it to replace my selection with its eldritch nightmare version of that exact same thing. What I, and any editor doing this, want is for what is selected to be removed as seamlessly as possible. GPU-accelerated, AI-powered video retiming tool can now be used without a host app, for under half the price of a regular plugin license. Internally, IBM is also using Adobe Firefly to streamline workflows, leveraging generative art, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Firefly’s AI capabilities. Generative Extend is coming to the Adobe Premiere Pro beta That’s an existing Illustrator feature for creating scalable vector, or easily resizable, versions of an image. According to Adobe, its engineers have enhanced the visual fidelity of the feature’s output. Or perhaps someone likes the look of an image but wishes that the subject were somewhere else in the frame. Leading enterprises including the Coca-Cola Company, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Major League Baseball, and Marriott International currently use Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) to power their customer experience initiatives. “Dubbing and Lip Sync” can translate and edit lip movement for video audio into 14 different languages, and a new InDesign tool can automatically format text and images for print and digital media using predefined templates. One of the biggest announcements for videographers during Adobe Max 2024 is the ability to expand a clip that’s too short. Illustrator and Photoshop have received GenAI tools with the goal of improving user experience and allowing more freedom for users to express their creativity and skills. My advice would be to begin by establishing clear, simple, and practical principles that can guide your efforts. Often, I see companies or organizations focused on what looks good in theory, but their principles aren’t practical. The reason why our principles have stood the test of time is because we designed them to be actionable. Adobe Firefly Feature Deep Dive Firefly is featured in numerous Adobe apps, including Photoshop, Express, and Illustrator, and with the introduction of the Firefly Video Model (beta), it is coming to Premiere Pro, Adobe’s venerable video editing software. At the heart of Adobe’s announcements is the expansion of its Firefly family of generative AI models. The company introduced a new Firefly Video Model, currently in beta, which allows users to

Top Generative AI Applications Across Industries Gen AI Applications 2025 20 Tips For Professionals Breaking Into AI Or Generative AI Working with the Leipzig Ballet, Yeff used GenAI to generate innovative dance movements against an AI-generated background. Cognigy is a generative AI platform designed to help businesses automate customer service voice and chat channels. Rather than simply reading answers from a FAQ or similar document, it delivers personalized, context-sensitive answers in multiple languages and focuses on creating human-like interactions. Generative AI and the future of academia – The Campus Generative AI and the future of academia. Posted: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:03:48 GMT [source] This new platform guarantees that uploaded data can be decrypted only by the expected server side workflow (anonymizing aggregation) in an expected virtual machine, running in a TEE backed by a CPU’s cryptographic attestation (e.g., AMD or Intel). Parfait’s confidential federated computations repository implements this code, leveraging state-of-the-art differential privacy aggregation primitives in the TensorFlow Federated repository. One company that profits from its continuous learning GenAI bot is U.K.-based energy supplier Octopus Energy. Its CEO, Greg Jackson, reported that the bot accomplishes the work of 250 people and achieves higher satisfaction rates than human agents. Without a doubt, one of the standout use cases for generative AI in business is in customer service and support. This is in contrast to a number of launches in the last couple of years that have seen LinkedIn building by leaning hard on technology from OpenAI, the AI startup backed to the hilt by Microsoft, which also owns LinkedIn. 000 AI tracks uploaded daily to Deezer, platform reveals, as it files two patents for new AI detection tool Organizations fund these solutions after they meet innovation criteria related to end-user desirability, technical feasibility, and business viability. According to a new research briefing by researchers Nick van der Meulen and Barbara H. Wixom at the MIT Center for Information Systems Research, organizations are distinguishing between two types of generative AI implementations. The first, broadly applicable generative AI tools, are used to boost personal productivity. The second, tailored generative AI solutions, are designed for use by specific groups of organizational stakeholders. As organizations continue to experiment with and realize business value from generative artificial intelligence, leaders are implementing the technology in two distinct ways. Companies are already using GenAI to pursue small-t transformation nearer to the bottom of the risk slope. While the guidance documents should provide some clarity for medical device developers, questions still loom about how regulators will approach generative AI. EBay says it is developing more AI-powered tools and features simplify how sellers list and manage their inventory. To use Operator, consumers describe the task they would like performed, such as locating a desired product to purchase, and Operator automatically handles the rest. Operator is trained to proactively ask the user to take over for tasks that require login, payment details, or proving they are human. EBay is testing a virtual assistant for consumers that is equipped with a leading-edge artificial intelligence capability. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Large banks and insurers may have thousands of people doing these tasks, and much of the work is about integrating and interpreting large amounts of unstructured information. Use cases and productivity gains expand when an organization can integrate an LLM with company information and desktop tools. Three categories of transformation represent different areas of the risk slope, starting with low-risk individual uses, then moving to role- and team-specific tasks, and finally to products and customer-facing experiences. Get monthly insights on how artificial intelligence impacts your organization and what it means for your company and customers. The company said that the popularity of generative models such as Suno and Udio have made it easier to automatically create songs, with a view to generating revenue by getting people to stream them. (Web Desk) – Huge numbers of tracks are already being generated by artificial intelligence, according to streaming service Deezer. Accessible through both Discord and its dedicated web platform, this AI tool lets you produce customized images using aspect ratios and styles. You can also blend multiple images together and add quirky, offbeat qualities to your output to expand creative possibilities. GitHub Copilot is a specialized GenAI tool for context-aware coding assistance throughout the software development lifecycle. It aids developers through code completion, chat assistance, and code explanation and works well with popular integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs, offering developers real-time suggestions as they code. The technology has greatly democratized programming for business users and sped up the process for experts. But GenAI, while evolving rapidly, isn’t perfect and can make up results — known as AI hallucinations — that could end up in production if a skilled human isn’t part of the process, Nwankpa explained. Risks of Generative AI Manufacturing teams have to meet production goals across throughput, rate, quality, yield and safety. To achieve these goals, operators must ensure uninterrupted operation and prevent unexpected downtime, keeping their machines in perfect condition. However, navigating siloed data — such as maintenance records, equipment manuals and operating procedure documentation — is complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Leverage AI chatbots and real-time messaging with in-depth analytics to understand how customers are using your channels better. How generative AI is paving the way for transformative federal operations – FedScoop How generative AI is paving the way for transformative federal operations. Posted: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:30:44 GMT [source] I wear a lot of hats; I run a small business with my wife, who also has her own business, where I’m the tech guy and designer. And I’m constantly working on projects, ranging from 3D printing the ultimate charging tower, to trying to make an AI-assisted Etsy store, to composing and publishing music and using an AI for help with some of the marketing activities. A 12-month program focused on applying the tools of modern data science, optimization and machine learning to solve real-world business problems. Cohere Generate According to Bloomberg reports,

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AI art is on the threshold of the “Controls Era” in 2025, says Adobe Adobe introduces new generative AI features for its creative applications Generate Background automatically replaces the background of images with AI content Photoshop 25.9 also adds a second new generative AI tool, Generate Background. It enables users to generate images – either photorealistic content, or more stylized images suitable for use as illustrations or concept art – by entering simple text descriptions. In addition, IBM’s Consulting solution will collaborate with clients to enhance their content supply chains using Adobe Workfront and Firefly, with an aim to enhance marketing, creative, and design processes. Using the sidebar menu, users can tell the AI what camera angle and motion to use in the conversion. While Adobe Firefly now has the ability to generate both photos and videos from nothing but text, a majority of today’s announcements focus on using AI to edit something originally shot on camera. Adobe says there will be a fee to use these new tools based on “consumption” — which likely means users will need to pay for a premium Adobe Firefly plan that provides generative credits that can then be “spent” on the features. Generally Intelligent Newsletter Since the launch of the first Firefly model in March 2023, Adobe has generated over 9 billion images with these tools, and that number is only expected to go up. Illustrator’s update includes a Dimension tool for automatic sizing information, a Mockup feature for 3D product previews, and Retype for converting static text in images into editable text. Photoshop enhancements feature the Generate Image tool, now generally available on desktop and web apps, and the Enhance Detail feature for sharper, more detailed large images. The Selection Brush tool is also now generally available, making object selection easier. With Adobe is being massively careful in filtering certain words right now… I do hope in the future that users will be able to selectively choose exclusions in place of a general list of censored terms as exists now. While the prompt above is meant to be absurd – there are legitimate artistic reasons for many of the word categories which are currently banned. Once you provide a thumbs-up or thumbs-down… the overlay changes to request additional feedback. You don’t necessarily need to provide more feedback – but clicking on the Feedback button will allow you to go more in-depth in terms of why you provided the initial rating. Related content To me, this just sounds like a fancy way of Adobe saying – Hey folks, we’ve gotten too deep into AI without realizing how expensive it would be. Since we have no way of slowing it down without burning up our cash reserves, we’ve decided to pass on those costs to you. We realize you’ve been long-time users of us now, so we know you don’t really have another alternative to start looking for at such short notice. In that sense, as with any generative AI, photographers may have different views on its use, which is entirely reasonable. This differs from existing heal functions, which are best suited to small objects like dust spots or minor distractions. Generative Remove is designed to do much more, like removing an entire person from the background or making other complex removals. Adobe is attempting to thread a needle by creating AI-powered tools that help its customers without undercutting its larger service to creativity. At the Adobe MAX creativity conference this week, Adobe announced updates to its Adobe Creative Cloud products, including Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as to Substance 3D products and the Adobe video ecosystem. Background audio can also be extended for up to 10 seconds, thanks to Adobe’s AI audio generation technology, though spoken dialogue can’t be generated. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space. Designers can also test product packaging with multiple patterns and design options, exploring ads with different seasonal variations and producing a range of designs across product mockups in endless combinations. If the admin stuff gets you down, outsource it to AI Assistant for Acrobat — a clever new feature that helps you generate summaries or get answers from your documents in one click. Say you have an otherwise perfect shot that’s ruined by one person in the group looking away or a photobombing animal. Adobe’s Generative AI Jumps The Shark, Adds Bitcoin to Bird Photo – PetaPixel Adobe’s Generative AI Jumps The Shark, Adds Bitcoin to Bird Photo. Posted: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT [source] The latest release of Photoshop also features new ways for creative professionals to more easily produce design concepts and asset creation for complex and custom outputs featuring different styles, colors and variants. When you need to move fast, the new Adobe Express app brings the best of these features together in an easy-to-use content creation tool. Final tweaks can be made using Generative Fill with the new Enhance Detail, a feature that allows you to modify images using text prompts. You can then improve the sharpness of the AI-generated variations to ensure they’re clear and blend with the original picture. When you need to create something from scratch, ask Text-to-Image to design it using text prompts and creative controls. If you have an idea or style that’s too hard to explain with text, upload an image for the AI to use as reference material. It shares certain features with Photoshop but has a significantly narrower focus. Creative professionals use Illustrator to design visual assets such as logos and infographics. On the other hand, if it’s easy to create something from scratch that doesn’t rely on existing assets at all, AI will hurt stock and product photographers. Stock and product photographers are rightfully worried about how AI will impact their ability to earn a living. On the one hand, if customers can adjust content to fit their needs using AI within Adobe Stock, and the original creator of

AI art is on the threshold of the “Controls Era” in 2025, says Adobe Adobe introduces new generative AI features for its creative applications Generate Background automatically replaces the background of images with AI content Photoshop 25.9 also adds a second new generative AI tool, Generate Background. It enables users to generate images – either photorealistic content, or more stylized images suitable for use as illustrations or concept art – by entering simple text descriptions. In addition, IBM’s Consulting solution will collaborate with clients to enhance their content supply chains using Adobe Workfront and Firefly, with an aim to enhance marketing, creative, and design processes. Using the sidebar menu, users can tell the AI what camera angle and motion to use in the conversion. While Adobe Firefly now has the ability to generate both photos and videos from nothing but text, a majority of today’s announcements focus on using AI to edit something originally shot on camera. Adobe says there will be a fee to use these new tools based on “consumption” — which likely means users will need to pay for a premium Adobe Firefly plan that provides generative credits that can then be “spent” on the features. Generally Intelligent Newsletter Since the launch of the first Firefly model in March 2023, Adobe has generated over 9 billion images with these tools, and that number is only expected to go up. Illustrator’s update includes a Dimension tool for automatic sizing information, a Mockup feature for 3D product previews, and Retype for converting static text in images into editable text. Photoshop enhancements feature the Generate Image tool, now generally available on desktop and web apps, and the Enhance Detail feature for sharper, more detailed large images. The Selection Brush tool is also now generally available, making object selection easier. With Adobe is being massively careful in filtering certain words right now… I do hope in the future that users will be able to selectively choose exclusions in place of a general list of censored terms as exists now. While the prompt above is meant to be absurd – there are legitimate artistic reasons for many of the word categories which are currently banned. Once you provide a thumbs-up or thumbs-down… the overlay changes to request additional feedback. You don’t necessarily need to provide more feedback – but clicking on the Feedback button will allow you to go more in-depth in terms of why you provided the initial rating. Related content To me, this just sounds like a fancy way of Adobe saying – Hey folks, we’ve gotten too deep into AI without realizing how expensive it would be. Since we have no way of slowing it down without burning up our cash reserves, we’ve decided to pass on those costs to you. We realize you’ve been long-time users of us now, so we know you don’t really have another alternative to start looking for at such short notice. In that sense, as with any generative AI, photographers may have different views on its use, which is entirely reasonable. This differs from existing heal functions, which are best suited to small objects like dust spots or minor distractions. Generative Remove is designed to do much more, like removing an entire person from the background or making other complex removals. Adobe is attempting to thread a needle by creating AI-powered tools that help its customers without undercutting its larger service to creativity. At the Adobe MAX creativity conference this week, Adobe announced updates to its Adobe Creative Cloud products, including Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as to Substance 3D products and the Adobe video ecosystem. Background audio can also be extended for up to 10 seconds, thanks to Adobe’s AI audio generation technology, though spoken dialogue can’t be generated. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space. Designers can also test product packaging with multiple patterns and design options, exploring ads with different seasonal variations and producing a range of designs across product mockups in endless combinations. If the admin stuff gets you down, outsource it to AI Assistant for Acrobat — a clever new feature that helps you generate summaries or get answers from your documents in one click. Say you have an otherwise perfect shot that’s ruined by one person in the group looking away or a photobombing animal. Adobe’s Generative AI Jumps The Shark, Adds Bitcoin to Bird Photo – PetaPixel Adobe’s Generative AI Jumps The Shark, Adds Bitcoin to Bird Photo. Posted: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT [source] The latest release of Photoshop also features new ways for creative professionals to more easily produce design concepts and asset creation for complex and custom outputs featuring different styles, colors and variants. When you need to move fast, the new Adobe Express app brings the best of these features together in an easy-to-use content creation tool. Final tweaks can be made using Generative Fill with the new Enhance Detail, a feature that allows you to modify images using text prompts. You can then improve the sharpness of the AI-generated variations to ensure they’re clear and blend with the original picture. When you need to create something from scratch, ask Text-to-Image to design it using text prompts and creative controls. If you have an idea or style that’s too hard to explain with text, upload an image for the AI to use as reference material. It shares certain features with Photoshop but has a significantly narrower focus. Creative professionals use Illustrator to design visual assets such as logos and infographics. On the other hand, if it’s easy to create something from scratch that doesn’t rely on existing assets at all, AI will hurt stock and product photographers. Stock and product photographers are rightfully worried about how AI will impact their ability to earn a living. On the one hand, if customers can adjust content to fit their needs using AI within Adobe Stock, and the original creator of