Adobe is upgrading Photoshop’s generative AI model — and releasing more for Illustrator and Express

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Adobe announces new Firefly Image 2, Firefly Vector, and Firefly Design models at MAX 2023. | Image: Adobe

Adobe is going all in on AI, announcing three new generative AI models today that add powerful features to Illustrator and Adobe Express and vastly improve Photoshop’s text-to-image capabilities. During the company’s Adobe Max event on Tuesday, Adobe unveiled its Firefly Image 2 model — the latest version of the original Firefly AI image generator that powers popular features like Photoshop’s Generative Fill — alongside two new Firefly models for generating vector images and design templates.

Adobe says its new Firefly Image 2 model generates significantly higher-quality images compared to its predecessor, particularly regarding high-frequency details like foliage, skin texture, hair, hands, and facial features when rendering...