Hi Creatives! 👋 

This week’s newsletter brings you exciting developments that can be added to your creative process—from powerful editing tools to smarter workflows. One highlight? Midjourney’s powerful new image editor—offering real-time tweaks and adjustments to your AI-generated visuals without leaving the platform!

Here’s what’s on the agenda this week:

• 📰The Midjourney Image Editor

• 🛠️Google’s Open-Source AI Watermarking Tool

• 🖥️ Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Haiku

• 📰 Apple's AI Rollout in iOS 18.1

• 🔔The C.A.S.H. Camp

📰The Midjourney Image Editor

Midjourney’s latest update introduces an exciting set of features, including a powerful external image editor with text-based prompts, retexturing capabilities, and a smarter AI moderation system. 🎉 Here's what you need to know to unlock the full potential of these new tools!

• Standalone Image Editor 🖼️

  • Upload and edit images directly on the Midjourney platform, bypassing Discord.

  • Customize and enhance non-Midjourney images with AI prompts, bringing a Photoshop-like experience to your creative workflow.

• Expanded Editing Capabilities ✏️

  • Use eraser tools to remove parts of an image and replace them with AI-generated elements through text-based prompts.

  • Additional options include resizing, cropping, and repositioning images within the canvas.

• Advanced Retexturing Tool 🎨

  

  Credit to Midjourney

  • Modify lighting, materials, and surfaces while maintaining the original structure of an image.

  • Experiment with artistic transformations, such as turning sketches into watercolor paintings or 3D renders.

• Enhanced AI Moderator System 🛡️

  • A new AI-powered moderator reviews your image edits to ensure compliance with guidelines and reduce misuse.

  • The system learns and adapts, minimizing false positives while maintaining creative freedom.

• Personalized Models and Style References 🎭

  • Incorporate custom styles and character references for highly tailored outputs that reflect your artistic preferences.

📋 Access Requirements for This Update

This latest update is currently available to:

• Users who have generated 10,000+ images

• Yearly members

• Subscribers with 12 months of continuous membership

⚠️ Known Issues and Tips 

• Small region edits may yield unexpected results, like disproportionate elements.

• Broader prompts tend to provide smoother, more accurate edits.

 Google’s Open-Source AI Watermarking Tool 🛠️

Google has released SynthID Text, a free and open-source watermarking tool that lets developers identify and embed watermarks into AI-generated content. This tool aims to enhance transparency and combat misinformation by marking AI-written text.

Important Points:

• 📌 SynthID works subtly, without affecting text quality.

• 🚧 Limitations: Struggles with short texts, paraphrased outputs, and translations.

• 🔍 Available on Hugging Face and Google’s Responsible GenAI Toolkit for broader adoption.

This toolkit positions creatives and developers to manage AI-generated content responsibly. Read the full article here.

🖥️ Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Haiku

The latest developments by Anthropic, unveiled two powerful AI models—Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Haiku. Here's what you need to know:

• Claude 3.5 Sonnet:

  • Enhanced performance in coding and software tasks.

  • Introduces public beta 'computer use', allowing the model to interact with software like a human—navigating screens, clicking, and typing.

  • Already being tested by platforms like Replit and The Browser Company for automating workflows.

• Claude 3.5 Haiku:

  • Matches performance with Claude 3 Opus while being faster and more affordable.

  • Perfect for user-facing applications due to its low latency and accuracy.

💡These advancements take AI closer to becoming a collaborative tool that can assist with real-world software applications, from coding to navigating computer interfaces efficiently.

🛠️ What is 'Computer Use' Beta?

This new beta feature pushes AI boundaries by allowing Claude to interact with common software programs in the same way humans do.

• Capabilities: Claude can interpret screenshots and execute complex tasks, turning written prompts into multi-step actions.

• Applications: Automating workflows, testing software, and even managing multiple-step operations for platforms like Asana and Replit.

⚠️ Note: While groundbreaking, the feature is experimental—Claude sometimes struggles with actions like zooming or dragging. Developers are encouraged to begin with low-risk tasks to explore its potential.

🔐 Safety and Privacy Measures

As with any new capability, Anthropic prioritizes safety by conducting rigorous evaluations. Prompt injection attacks and misuse risks are proactively mitigated through monitoring tools and classifiers. The feature remains at AI Safety Level 2, ensuring it doesn’t introduce unforeseen threats.

Explore the full announcement on Anthropic's official site:
Claude 3.5 and Computer Use Models

📰Apple's AI Rollout in iOS 18.1

Apple has launched iOS 18.1, introducing the first batch of Apple Intelligence features:

• Writing Tools: Assist with proofreading and rewriting.

• Smart Replies: Quick message responses.

• Siri Redesign: Enhanced language understanding.

• Photo Cleaning & Notification Summaries: Improve organization.

⚠️ Important Note

• Only available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.

• Expanding globally in 2024.

📖 Full Article

🚀 C.A.S.H. Camp

The next C.A.S.H. Camp cohort is coming this November! 🎉
What does that mean for you? A hands-on opportunity to explore AI tools in a creative, practical way that fits your workflow.

✨ What You’ll Get in C.A.S.H. Camp:

• Pre-recorded video tutorials for you to learn at your pace 🖥️

• Course materials and cheat sheets for quick reference 📖

• Six live sessions (flexible on Mondays or Tuesdays) for real-time engagement 🗣️

• Refreshed tutorials to keep up with the latest AI tools and updates 🆕

🔔 Key Highlight: We’re keeping the groups small to offer you personalized feedback and one-on-one support!

⏳ Don’t Miss Out—November Camp Spots Are Limited!

This is the perfect chance to learn how to integrate AI into your creative practice in a stress-free way. Book your spot now and join a growing community of creatives ready to explore what’s possible with AI!

💡 Interested in Joining the Next C.A.S.H Camp Cohort? 💡

Book a free 20-minute consultation to learn more about the program and see if it’s the right fit for you! We’re here to help you unlock your full potential. 🚀✨

That's all for this week!