Enlarge / Still of Procreate CEO James Cuda from a video posted to X. (credit: Procreate)

On Sunday, Procreate announced that it will not incorporate generative AI into its popular iPad illustration app. The decision comes in response to an ongoing backlash from some parts of the art community, which has raised concerns about the ethical implications and potential consequences of AI use in creative industries.

"Generative AI is ripping the humanity out of things," Procreate wrote on its website. "Built on a foundation of theft, the technology is steering us toward a barren future."

In a video posted on X, Procreate CEO James Cuda laid out his company's stance, saying, "We’re not going to be introducing any generative AI into our products. I don’t like what’s happening to the industry, and I don’t like what it’s doing to artists."

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Over time, Microsoft deprecates features in Windows depending upon low usage or the presence of potential security vulnerabilities. In the past few months, the company has announced deprecations for VBScript, Windows Mixed Reality, and Legacy Console mode. Now, the Redmond firm has revealed that yet another feature will join its graveyard of deprecated capabilities in Windows.

Believe it or not, buying Photoshop used to be as simple as heading into a store and picking up a boxed copy. These days, if you want to use Photoshop, youll need to sign up for a subscription. Some subscriptions are only available yearly while others can be paid monthly, but no matter what, youll only get access to Photoshop for as long as youve got an active subscription. While Photoshop Elements is still available as a one-time purchase, if you want the full Photoshop experience, youll need to subscribe.

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Adobe’s generative AI technology, Firefly, is now accessible to a broader audience with the launch of a new beta app for Adobe Express, bringing the power of Adobe’s AI to our mobile devices.

Firefly first gained recognition for its disruptive capabilities in Photoshop, allowing users to manipulate and generate creative content with AI assistance. Since then, Adobe has also incorporated Firefly into the desktop version of its lighter, mass-friendly design platform, Adobe Express. Now, Adobe is bringing this powerful technology to even more people through a new Adobe Express mobile app.

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