Link: Meta is going to stuff Midjourney AI images into your feed

Meta is enhancing its AI capabilities by partnering with Midjourney to use their aesthetic technology in Meta's AI systems. Alexandr Wang, Meta's chief AI officer, highlighted that this partnership extends beyond just using Midjourney’s technology; it includes a collaborative effort between the research teams.

While specific terms of the partnership were not disclosed, Meta representative Ashley Gabriel did not provide further comments, aligning with the company's usual policies on ongoing projects. Midjourney has also not commented on the matter.

Mark Zuckerberg has been aggressively recruiting top-tier AI talent, including Wang, to bolster Meta’s AI developments. Meta aims to compete with major AI players like OpenAI and Google by investing heavily in AI technology.

The incorporation of Midjourney’s technology is particularly targeted at improving the AI-generated imagery across Meta's platforms. For instance, new features on Facebook and other Meta services now allow the creation of AI-powered images directly within the user interface.

Midjourney is renowned for its capabilities in AI-driven image and video generation, making it a valuable partner for Meta.

This partnership allows Midjourney to maintain its independence while collaborating on cutting-edge AI research and development. CEO David Holz emphasized Midjourney’s unique position as an independent, community-backed lab without outside investors. #

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