X Launches Global AI Translation and Advanced Image Editor
Social media platform X has begun rolling out two new features: automatic post translation and an advanced AI-powered photo editor. Both functionalities utilize xAI's Grok models. The automatic translation feature is being deployed globally, while the image editor is initially available for iOS, with an Android release planned for the future.
Automatic Post Translation Expands Global Reach
The automatic translation feature is being implemented globally. Nikita Bier, X's head of product, announced the rollout. Users have the option to disable automatic translation for specific languages by accessing a gear icon located on a translated post.
This feature is intended to increase the global reach of posts across the platform.
The automatic translation feature is intended to increase the global reach of posts across the platform.
Other social networks, such as Reddit, have previously conducted experiments with machine translation capabilities.
AI-Powered Image Editor Debuts on iOS with Creative Tools
A new image editor has been introduced, initially for the iOS application, with future deployment planned for Android. The editor includes tools for drawing and adding text.
The new image editor features a blur function designed to obscure specific details within an image, such as faces or sensitive information.
Users can instruct Grok to modify images using natural language prompts. An example provided includes transforming a photo into a museum painting style.
Context and Past Scrutiny Surrounding AI Image Generation
Both the automatic translation and image editing features are powered by xAI's Grok models. X previously faced scrutiny regarding an image-generation feature that allowed users to modify others' images without consent, including into sexualized versions. This issue led to the restriction of that specific image-generation functionality to paying users.
X previously restricted image-generation functionality to paying users following issues with consent and the creation of sexualized images.
It has not been confirmed whether the newly introduced AI-powered image editing features will also be subject to similar user limitations. Other technology companies, including Google and Adobe, have also integrated AI-powered features for image editing based on user descriptions.