Elon Musk unveils a new image-editing feature on Grok. This will allow one to edit images via text prompts. You can add effects, modify backgrounds, or alter image elements.

Grok AI lets users dabble in photo creativity. As a rival to ChatGPT and Gemini AI, it lacks the finesse of professional editing software. It is fun for sure, but not a replacement for Photoshop. 

About How Grok's Image Editing Feature Works

The Grok AI introduced a new way of editing images. The user uploads a picture and gives text instructions. The AI then takes its best shot and does its thing. The tool can insert objects, remove elements, or change the image style. 

One test by a user sought to wield some mood changes. They dropped a darkish landscape with a "happy ending." Grok pulled out the clouds and slipped in a rainbow. Cheery image it was, albeit slightly unnatural. Wrong placement for the rainbow too.

Another test gave way to some artistry. The user uploaded a dapper night-out picture and requested a transformation into one with a comic-style effect. Though entertaining and well-colored, it lacked feature finesse. The resulting image felt like a rough concept of a digital artist.

Testing Grok's Object Background Editing

A test user sought to change objects in an image. The user uploaded a picture of their pet chihuahua, asking Grok to furnish it with a top hat and monocle. The task was accomplished, but the hat looked cartoonish and the monocle ill-fitted the dog's face.

There was further testing, which looked at modifying backgrounds. The user wanted their dog set in a Victorian-style club. Although Grok managed to alter the background, it lacked a finesse in detail. The room looked luxurious, but it was very overtly low-budget. Plus, the dog was placed worse off on the furniture.

What Musk Has Announced Plus on Grok AI

On X, Elon Musk announced updates to Grok AI, showcasing the image-making tool. Another new feature was called "Deeper Search," which contextualizes searches with genuine sources. 

Any image edited with Grok AI will always carry a transparent watermark. However, with simple skills, this watermark can be easily removed, which raises questions of originality and copyright infringement. The rollout of image editing tools is ongoing with slow availability to users, while many others await testing of this new feature. 

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Final Words

Elon Musk touts a new image-editing function on Grok. This tool provides for easy photo editing using text prompts. It allows for basic changes, though not perfect.

The output is fun, albeit not really professional quality. It is, however, good for anything social media but is not for professionals. The Grok AI service will, however, get improvements through updates. Until that happens, it is just a fun but limited tool.