You know what's cool? Sending ridiculous, AI-generated images to your friends to freak them out or just make 'em laugh. And now, Google's making it even easier to do so with a new feature in Google Messages.
The internet's been abuzz with AI-generated art, from those wild, dreamlike landscapes to the hilarious, sometimes disturbing, images created by DALL-E. And let's be real, who doesn't love sending weird stuff to their friends just to see their reactions? Google's taking advantage of this trend by integrating an AI image generator right into its Messages app.
Here's how it works: when you're in a conversation, you can select the "doodle" option from the (+) menu, then choose "AI-generated images." From there, you can describe the image you want to create - think "adventure cat on the moon" or "python in a party hat" - and the AI will whip up something totally bonkers. You can even use the images to respond to someone, just like you would with a sticker or GIF.
Now, I'm not gonna lie - the results can be pretty hit-or-miss. Sometimes you'll get something that's genuinely hilarious or impressive, and other times you'll be like, "Uh, what in the world is this supposed to be?" But that's all part of the fun, right?
Google's not the first to integrate AI image generation into a messaging app, of course. Other companies have been experimenting with similar features, but Google's got a solid shot at making this mainstream, given the ubiquity of Messages on Android devices. And let's not forget that Google's been investing heavily in AI research, so it's no surprise they're using that tech to make their apps more interesting.
I've gotta say, though - as fun as this feature is, I worry about the potential for spam and abuse. We've all gotten those weird, auto-generated spam messages on our phones before, and this feature could potentially make it easier for scammers to create fake, yet somewhat believable, images. Hopefully, Google's got some safeguards in place to prevent that kind of thing.
One thing's for sure, though: this feature's gonna be a blast to use. Remember when Samsung introduced the ability to send GIFs on its phones, and suddenly everyone was sending ridiculous animations to their friends? This feels like the next step in that evolution - and I'm excited to see where it goes. Can AI-generated images become the new memes? Only time (and Google) will tell!