The AI stickers can be created by typing into a text box the kind of images users want to see. The feature will initially be available to English-language users and will roll out over the next month. In addition, Meta is introducing two new features, Restyle and Backdrop, which allow users to transform images or co-create AI-generated images with friends. These features are also powered by Emu and will be coming soon to Instagram.
Key takeaways:
- Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the introduction of generative AI stickers in Meta's messaging apps, powered by its new foundational model for image generation, Emu.
- The stickers, which have been internally tested at Meta, are now being rolled out across Meta's apps, including WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook Stories.
- Two new features, Restyle and backdrop, are also coming to Instagram, allowing users to transform their images or co-create AI-generated images with friends.
- Meta is taking steps to ensure that AI-generated images are clearly marked as such, to avoid confusion with human-generated content.