Adobe has expanded Photoshop’s Generative Fill by adding Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, offering users more stylistic flexibility alongside Adobe Firefly and FLUX. The update reflects Adobe’s move toward a multi-model editing ecosystem, allowing professionals to choose the AI model that best matches their creative needs. Partner models operate through Creative Cloud’s generative credit system.

A research team at UCLA has introduced an optical generative AI system that forms images using light rather than electronic processing. The approach reduces computational energy needs while maintaining image quality, offering a potential pathway toward more efficient AI. The findings were recently published in Nature and highlight new possibilities for sustainable artificial intelligence.

Huawei is deepening its investment in AI-driven mobile photography through new patents covering scene recognition, night imaging, and computational processing. By combining advanced software algorithms with proprietary hardware, the company aims to deliver professional-grade results and maintain leadership in smartphone imaging innovation.

PictographsNFT introduces an AI-driven platform where photography meets blockchain. Through interactive quests, participants submit images for automated evaluation, earn $PICTO tokens, and mint NFTs tied to their creativity. Built on Linea, the system blends gamification, digital ownership, and community engagement in the evolving Web3 landscape.

Artificial intelligence is redefining visual arts by blending imagery with sound, motion, and interactive elements. Pioneering projects by Refik Anadol and teamLab showcase AI’s role in creating multisensory environments, advancing accessibility for diverse audiences, and influencing global art markets. At the same time, new technologies prompt debates over data ethics, authorship, and energy demands.

Google Photos has rolled out new AI-powered tools that let users animate still images into short videos and transform photos into artistic styles. Backed by the upgraded Veo 3 model, these features aim to make creative editing more accessible while raising questions about memory authenticity and industry impact.

Adobe has released Harmonize, a new AI tool in Photoshop that automates color and lighting adjustments to improve image compositing. Powered by Firefly, the feature streamlines editing tasks, integrates into Adobe’s creative suite, and highlights the growing role of AI in visual media production and filmmaking workflows.

Higgsfield AI has unveiled its Canvas tool, launched in June 2025, offering image editing and animation features designed for creators and businesses. The San Francisco startup, founded by former Snap executive Alex Mashrabov, secured $8 million in seed funding to develop mobile-friendly AI tools. Canvas integrates editing and video generation in a single platform, addressing the rising need for efficient, user-friendly AI solutions.

Runway has introduced Aleph, a new AI model designed to edit and transform existing video footage through natural language prompts. The tool can generate alternative camera angles, adjust lighting, and replace objects while maintaining motion consistency. Positioned as part of Runway’s platform, Aleph reflects ongoing shifts in video production where AI is streamlining traditional editing workflows.

Insta360 has unveiled two new cameras — the Ace Pro 2 and X5 — equipped with advanced AI processors to improve image quality, low-light performance, and editing efficiency. The launches highlight the company’s focus on hardware-software integration in action and 360-degree capture, aiming to streamline workflows for creators and professionals alike.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the LYT-828, a 50-megapixel stacked CMOS image sensor under its LYTIA brand, bringing advanced Hybrid Frame-HDR, low-light noise reduction, and 4K 120fps video to premium smartphones. Scheduled for mass production in August 2025, it aims to boost dynamic range and support richer computational photography in flagship devices.

Refik Anadol's AI-driven installation, "California Landscapes", was featured at ISE 2025 in Barcelona on a large MicroLED display by Absen. The artwork transformed publicly sourced imagery into dynamic visuals, illustrating the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital art in a commercial exhibition setting.

The 2025 Jeju Culture Global AI Art Class, a joint initiative by UNESCO and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, concluded its first year by combining AI technology with cultural education. The program engaged youth from 11 countries, offering hybrid learning, creative workshops, and a global forum to explore AI’s role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.

Electric Sheep, a London-based visual effects startup, has unveiled its new AI-driven video editing and post-production platform designed for independent filmmakers and small studios. The cloud-based tool uses generative AI to speed up rotoscoping and streamline workflows, aiming to reduce both time and cost in the creative process.

The SmartFone Flick Fest 2025 in Sydney highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on smartphone filmmaking. With a dedicated AI Best Film Award, the festival recognizes how new tools are shaping film production and supporting creative innovation among mobile filmmakers worldwide.

McAfee has launched its AI-powered Scam Detector, providing real-time protection against scams in text messages, emails, and videos. Integrated into core McAfee consumer plans, this new tool leverages artificial intelligence to help users detect and avoid increasingly sophisticated online fraud and deepfake content.

Hohem presented its newest AI-driven gimbal technologies—the iSteady M7 and iSteady V3—at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2025. The event featured live demonstrations, workshops, and in-depth looks at the latest advancements in stabilization and video production for content creators.

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 marked a significant shift in the art world, placing artificial intelligence at the forefront of contemporary artistic practice. Featuring large-scale works and discussions by leading artists and curators, the event explored both the opportunities and challenges of AI-driven creativity.

Google introduced Veo 3, a new AI video generation tool, at I/O 2025. Developed by DeepMind, Veo 3 produces high-quality videos with native audio and integrates with Google Workspace and Flow. Available for U.S. subscribers and enterprises, Veo 3 sets a new standard in AI-powered content creation.

Turkish artist Refik Anadol and football star Lionel Messi are partnering to create an AI-powered digital artwork inspired by a highlight from Messi’s career. The artwork will be auctioned at Christie’s, with proceeds supporting educational programs for underserved youth in Latin America and the Caribbean.