Midjourney Unveils New Web Editor and Features Amid AI Competition
Amid intensifying competition in the AI image generation space from the likes of Elon Musk’s permissive Grok-2, powered by Black Forest Labs’ open-source Flux.1 model, one of the leaders, Midjourney, is stepping up its game.
New Web Editor Interface
Midjourney, hailed by many AI artists and designers as the preeminent and highest quality AI image generator, recently unveiled a new, updated version of its website. This update includes a new editor interface that unifies various features such as inpainting, outpainting/canvas extension, and more into a single view.
Enhanced Inpainting Tools
The new web editor contains a virtual “brush”-like tool for inpainting, replacing the previous square selector and lasso tools. This change allows for more precision when using AI to edit parts of a previously generated image. The new editor is now live and available to all users who have created at least 10 images on the platform. Users can access this tool by visiting midjourney.com/imagine.
Seamless Editing Experience
Previously, these features were accessible to Midjourney users on the web but were nested under more disparate menus. According to a Discord message from Midjourney CEO David Holz, the goal is to make editing AI generations easier and more seamless. Holz stated, “We think this makes editing your MJ images way more seamless than before and is a huge step forward.”
User Reactions
Early reactions from users are largely positive. One user commented, “New Midjourney web editor is crazy,” showcasing the enhanced capabilities.
Message Mirroring Feature
In addition to the web editor, Midjourney has introduced a feature aimed at improving communication between its web and Discord communities. Messages sent in certain Web Rooms are now mirrored in corresponding Discord channels and vice versa. This integration ensures that users across both platforms can stay in sync, regardless of where they choose to interact. Rooms with message mirroring include prompt-craft, general-1, and a special superuser room for those who have created more than 1,000 images.
Commitment to Innovation
The release of the new web editor and the message mirroring feature highlights Midjourney’s commitment to continually enhancing the tools and community experiences it offers to its users. This comes even as the company faces a class-action lawsuit from artists accusing the startup of copyright violations.
Legal Challenges
Last week, the judge in that case denied Midjourney and other AI generator company defendants’ bids to have the case dismissed. The case is now proceeding toward discovery, which should allow lawyers for the artist plaintiffs to peer through internal documents of the AI companies and reveal more about their training practices and datasets to the public.
Future Updates
Holz expressed gratitude for the community’s patience during the development process and encouraged users to explore the new capabilities provided by the editor. As Midjourney continues to innovate and expand its platform, users can expect more updates and features aimed at improving the overall creative process and fostering a more connected community.
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