A new online trend lets users request AI chatbots to create caricature illustrations that reflect both their appearance and personal details. By combining a selfie with a prompt, the model draws on prior conversation history and supplied information to add elements such as job cues, hobbies, pets and other quirks. The result is a whimsical, hand‑drawn style portrait that showcases how AI blends visual and textual data to produce personalized artwork. Leer más →

Locai Labs CEO James Drayson announced that the company will block users under 18 and suspend image‑generation features until safety can be assured. He warned that no AI model can guarantee protection against harmful or sexualized content, urging the industry to be transparent about the risks. In the United Kingdom, regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok platform, which allows image editing that can produce non‑consensual and sexualized depictions, including of children. The controversy has already led to bans in several countries and heightened calls for stricter AI regulation. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has restricted access to Grok’s controversial image‑generation feature on X, making it available only to paying subscribers. The move follows a wave of criticism after the tool was used to create sexualized and non‑consensual images of women, children, and public figures. While the restriction applies to the X platform, the standalone Grok app remains free. Governments in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and India have publicly denounced the misuse and urged tighter controls, prompting X to tighten its policies. Leer más →

Elon Musk’s platform X announced that Grok’s image generation and editing features are limited to paying subscribers, but testing shows that free users can still access the tools through the website, app, and image‑edit button. The move follows a backlash over sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors produced with Grok, prompting criticism from regulators and a UK government spokesperson who called the paywall a “non‑solution.” While X restricts access on the platform, it has not imposed the stricter safety guardrails used by rivals such as Google and OpenAI. Leer más →

Google’s latest advertisement for its Gemini AI model imagines parents using the technology to locate a missing child’s favorite stuffed animal and to create whimsical images and videos of the toy traveling the world. A hands‑on test of Gemini’s image‑search and generation features shows the system can produce plausible results, though it requires careful prompting and has built‑in safeguards that prevent certain uses. The piece also explores the ethical questions around using AI to fabricate comforting narratives for children. Leer más →

OpenAI has introduced GPT Image 1.5, a new version of its ChatGPT image generation tool that promises faster performance, better instruction following, and more precise editing controls. The model is now available to all ChatGPT users and via API. Its rollout follows an internal “code red” memo that highlighted a competitive push against Google’s Gemini series and Nano Banana Pro, which have recently outperformed OpenAI on benchmark leaderboards. GPT Image 1.5 builds on the earlier GPT Image 1 release, adding granular post‑production features and a redesigned creative‑studio interface within the ChatGPT sidebar. Leer más →

ChatGPT now lets users create and edit images directly within the chat interface. By selecting styles, using the built‑in editor, and accessing mobile‑specific tools, both free and Plus users can produce customized visuals for a variety of needs. The platform supports style changes, text integration, and uploading existing photos for transformation, making AI‑driven image creation more accessible than ever. Leer más →

This guide outlines ten practical ways to get more out of ChatGPT, from creating a free account for added features to customizing the AI’s personality. It explains how to enable memory, use temporary chats, organize work with Projects, and retrieve past image generations. The article also highlights advanced options such as connecting Gmail and Google Calendar, accessing the Sora video tool, and upgrading to a Plus plan for higher limits. Together, these tips transform ChatGPT from a casual convenience into a powerful personal assistant. Leer más →

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now available as a free AI contact inside Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app. Users can add the number 1‑800‑242‑8478 to start chatting with the bot, link their ChatGPT account for sync, and enjoy features such as question answering, summarization, translation, coding help, and image generation. The free offering will end on January 15, 2026 due to a change in Meta’s policy, after which users can still access the service through paid plans. The integration also lets users send photos for analysis and manage conversation settings directly within WhatsApp. Leer más →

Creators are increasingly describing generative AI image and video models as having distinct “personalities,” referring to each model’s unique style, strengths, and preferred tasks. This emerging view helps artists select the right tool for specific projects, much like choosing a camera lens. By combining multiple models—such as Google’s Veo 3, Adobe’s Firefly, and Runway—creators achieve greater creative range and precision. The concept of model personalities is fluid, evolving with updates that improve performance and reduce errors. Overall, the shift underscores a growing reliance on AI tools while emphasizing the human creative vision that guides them. Leer más →

Google Photos is set to launch an AI-driven "Me Meme" feature that lets users insert their faces into popular meme templates. The tool will scan backed‑up photos for a clear selfie, then automatically place the user’s face into well‑known meme formats. While the convenience could delight casual users, the rollout raises questions about the impact on the organic, imperfect style that defines meme culture. Critics note that AI‑generated memes may lack the human touch and chaotic charm that make memes resonate, even as the feature promises speed and ease of creation. Leer más →

OpenAI has launched parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to link their accounts with teen accounts to set safeguards. Features include default reduction of sensitive content, the ability to limit memory retention, quiet hours, and the option to disable voice and image generation. Parents can also decide whether a teen's chats are used to improve future models. Account linking requires mutual consent, and parents do not gain direct access to chat content except in rare safety‑risk situations. The rollout aims to provide stronger safety measures for younger users while preserving user privacy. Leer más →

Google has launched Mixboard, an experimental beta tool that embeds generative AI into visual mood boards. Using its Nano Banana image generator, Mixboard lets users create, edit, and remix ideas with simple text prompts, producing visuals, color palettes, and sample text on a blank canvas. Users can import their own images, tweak results with natural language, and generate variations on demand. The service is currently available only in the United States as a testing phase, positioning Mixboard as a new entry in Google’s suite of AI‑driven creative products. Leer más →

Google has updated its Gemini support page to specify how many prompts, tokens, and media outputs users can access on each tier. Free users receive a limited number of daily prompts and media generations, while AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers enjoy substantially higher caps. The clarification also details context‑window sizes and the availability of Deep Think reports, image creation, video generation, and audio overviews for each plan. Leer más →

A Reddit post highlighted the stark contrast between two AI‑generated images created with the same prompt – a stop sign in a blue sky – one from 2015 and another from 2025. The early image, produced by the alignDRAW model, was blurry and abstract, while the later version, likely using advanced models such as Nano Banana or GPT‑5, displayed crisp details and realistic lighting. The evolution underscores rapid improvements in text‑to‑image technology, exemplified by newer tools like ByteDance’s Seedream 4.0, and raises questions about the future of visual authenticity. Leer más →

Google has updated its Gemini support page to specify how many prompts, tokens, and media outputs users can access on each tier. Free users receive a limited number of daily prompts and media generations, while AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers enjoy substantially higher caps. The clarification also details context‑window sizes and the availability of Deep Think reports, image creation, video generation, and audio overviews for each plan. Leer más →

Google has updated its Gemini support page to specify how many prompts, tokens, and media outputs users can access on each tier. Free users receive a limited number of daily prompts and media generations, while AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers enjoy substantially higher caps. The clarification also details context‑window sizes and the availability of Deep Think reports, image creation, video generation, and audio overviews for each plan. Leer más →

A Reddit post highlighted the stark contrast between two AI‑generated images created with the same prompt – a stop sign in a blue sky – one from 2015 and another from 2025. The early image, produced by the alignDRAW model, was blurry and abstract, while the later version, likely using advanced models such as Nano Banana or GPT‑5, displayed crisp details and realistic lighting. The evolution underscores rapid improvements in text‑to‑image technology, exemplified by newer tools like ByteDance’s Seedream 4.0, and raises questions about the future of visual authenticity. Leer más →

A Reddit post highlighted the stark contrast between two AI‑generated images created with the same prompt – a stop sign in a blue sky – one from 2015 and another from 2025. The early image, produced by the alignDRAW model, was blurry and abstract, while the later version, likely using advanced models such as Nano Banana or GPT‑5, displayed crisp details and realistic lighting. The evolution underscores rapid improvements in text‑to‑image technology, exemplified by newer tools like ByteDance’s Seedream 4.0, and raises questions about the future of visual authenticity. Leer más →

Google has updated its Gemini support page to specify how many prompts, tokens, and media outputs users can access on each tier. Free users receive a limited number of daily prompts and media generations, while AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers enjoy substantially higher caps. The clarification also details context‑window sizes and the availability of Deep Think reports, image creation, video generation, and audio overviews for each plan. Leer más →