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You know what Instagram needs more of? More generative AI images and videos, and Meta\u2019s looking to cater to this with some updates to its \u201cRestyle\u201d feature<\/a> that\u2019ll make it easier to edit, reimagine, or fully transform your content in the app.<\/p>\n

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As you can see in this example sequence, using IG\u2019s updated Restyle options, you can now more easily edit your images via conversational prompts in-stream.<\/p>\n

As explained by Instagram<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you want to simply remove an unwanted detail from your story, include a playful element, change the vibe using a whimsical effect, or start a trend with your friends with Add Yours stickers, now you can. Restyle your photos and videos in Instagram Stories to make edits, big or small using Meta AI.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which is actually a good use of AI features, in terms of making it easy to utilize editing tools as a complement to your own content, as opposed to wholly generating entire images.<\/p>\n

Though you can do that as well, but the update is primarily designed as a smart editing and revision process, which can help you create more compelling, interesting visuals in the app.<\/p>\n

Using the updated Restyle option, you can:<\/p>\n

Remove unwanted elements from the background
\nAdd in extra elements to the scene
\nChange or customize any element of your image<\/p>\n

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So again, it\u2019s not so much designed as an AI prompt that will generate whole images or videos for you, but more an editing tool to customize your own uploads, using AI as a tool within your process (as opposed to it being the whole process itself).<\/p>\n

\u201cExperiment with your fashion by using preset effects like \u2018sunglasses,\u2019 \u2018biker jacket\u2019 or even \u2018black clothes\u2019 to transform your outfits. Or you can change the whole style of the image itself to make it look like a watercolor or film noir. Better yet, use these presets as a starting point to spark creativity. You can apply any effect and then type in additional changes you want to make to edit your content in seconds.\u201d<\/p>\n

It could be a handy addition, which could make it more interesting to share your own updates, without also contributing to the flood of AI slop that\u2019s slowly taking over social media feeds. <\/p>\n

The problem with AI slop is that, for one, it\u2019s confusing, and people are more hesitant to share any content that they\u2019re not sure about, for fear of being criticized for now realizing that it\u2019s AI. <\/p>\n

But also, research suggests that more and more people are raising concerns about AI<\/a>, and its environmental impacts, as well as it being just too fake and disingenuous. That\u2019s even prompted some brands to eschew the tech in their marketing<\/a>, and in a broader sense, the influx of generative AI images has made it a turn off for many users, who are now zooming in on every detail to find the cracks in the seams of these creations. <\/p>\n

The best way to use the latest AI tools, in all contexts, is as an assistive element. As a complement to human work, AI tools can increase efficiency, and enhance opportunities, but they shouldn\u2019t, in general, be the alternative solution to tasks normally undertaken by humans.<\/p>\n

Which also relates to creative work, and while some AI creatives can look great, I would argue that it\u2019s the creator\u2019s knowledge and skill that makes for great, resonant work, AI-assisted or not.<\/p>\n

As such, these tools could be helpful in enhancing creativity, through simplified image editing controls built into the IG process.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, you can also use preset effects for your images.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/p>\n

While using the \u201cAdd Yours\u201d sticker on your AI-enhanced photos and videos will enable others to use the same settings.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/p>\n

That could help to spark new trends with the best of these AI-assisted creations.<\/p>\n

Instagram has also provided some tips on how to create effective AI prompts to assist in your process:<\/p>\n

Subject (like \u201cadd a crown on top of the girl\u2019s head\u201d)
\nLighting and mood (like \u201cadd dramatic lighting\u201d, \u201chave light from just a single paparazzi flash\u201d)
\nComposition needs (like \u201cin the bottom left corner\u201d, \u201cin the background\u201d)
\nStyle (like \u201cmake photorealistic\u201d, \u201cfilm noir style\u201d)
\nLocation (\u201cin outer space\u201d, \u201cin Paris\u201d)<\/p>\n

So, more specific language, and guidance for the AI bots, which will then give you better outputs, while also further integrating your own creativity by bringing your vision to life.<\/p>\n

You can use Instagram\u2019s updated Restyle option by selecting an image from your camera roll to add to your story, then selecting the \u201cRestyle\u201d icon in the top tray (as shown in the first example above).<\/p>\n