Llama 3 has been praised as the best free large language model. Meta is demonstrating its capabilities with real-time AI image generation in WhatsApp. The company says Llama 3 produces sharper and better images than Llama 2 with improved text rendering. Additionally, the model can animate images and create GIFs. Users with access to the beta version of Meta AI can now try the new features.

AI image generation has progressed from creating images based on text descriptions since 2022. Using a child's game analogy, this article explains how these models refine noisy inputs to produce detailed and specific images, showcasing the rapid advancements and potential of AI in visual creativity.

Meta has introduced an AI image generator that integrates with its messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. This feature allows users to create images through text prompts, similar to existing AI art generators. During a demonstration at Meta Connect, the author tested the capabilities of this new tool using a Samsung Galaxy S22. The AI, powered by Meta's Llama 3.2 model, is designed to interpret both images and text within a conversational context. The experience highlighted some common challenges faced by users of AI art generators. The author initially requested an image of a family dressed as characters from Sonic the Hedgehog, but the output did not match the envisioned concept. Instead of a family, the AI produced a more generic depiction of a family in costumes, which included a male child. Frustrated, the author attempted to refine the image by changing the background to a space theme and asking for the characters to be depicted as flying. This led to a final image that diverged significantly from the original request, showcasing a man in a Sonic costume alongside three children. The demonstration underscored the importance of specificity when interacting with AI tools. The author reflected on the learning curve associated with using AI, noting that clearer and more detailed prompts might yield better results. As Meta rolls out this feature, it is expected that users will increasingly share AI-generated images on their social media feeds, contributing to the growing presence of AI in everyday digital interactions. In addition to the image generator, Meta has been making headlines for other AI advancements, including the ability to create deepfake videos and engage users in conversations using celebrity voices. These developments are part of a broader trend where AI technologies are becoming more integrated into various aspects of social media and communication.