We need Magnific AI level AI in Photoshop

I am in favor of Adobe pursuing AI. Especially with their neural networks. They have made great strides in this area. There are various categories within AI. I believe the OP was trumpting Generative AI. Which also has a place in the tool box. However, everything has a price breaking point. A whopping $39 per month subscription price is too much for most user's.

I have nothing at all against AI, in fact I'm all in favor of finding new challenges for computers to conquer. But I'm also pragmatic and can see Adobe (and other vendors) making a mistake of over-betting on AI as the current buzz word. It wouldn't be the first time that big corporations tripped over their own feet in a rush to monetize The Next Big Thing.

We are currently seeing a bubble slowly deflating with electric cars, as an example. EVs are probably the future but you can't just magically change what's practical today into what will be eventually coming along.

"Many of us would rather that Adobe NOT expend a huge amount of effort on AI while leaving other areas to rot."

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I see your point.  This isn't a debate about "AI v. non-AI" but to what extent Photoshop can do ALL things well for ALL people?

I'm reminded of when Photoshop extended into the 3D graphics space and failed.  Eventually Photoshop's 3D got scrapped and replaced with a newly acquired suite of tools called Substance -- currently available by separate purchase. I predict that eventually Adobe will do the same with AI and offer a suite of dedicated apps targeted at the AI content creators who want them.  IOW, different tools for different types of users.

In the meantime, we can use 3rd party apps alongside Photoshop or leverage existing tools with optional plugins like Topaz' Gigipixel AI. 

Hope that helps.

I've compared the quality of upscaling between Gigapixel and Magnific and found Gigapixel to be better.

Again, this may or may not be true. My guess is that AI will be a fad, used by some but of no benefit to many. For my work, I see little use for AI image generation, even if legal issues are ironed out. I'm not against AI, but it seems like there are lots of "artists" who rely on AI the way that some "singers" rely on Autotune.

Many of us would rather that Adobe NOT expend a huge amount of effort on AI while leaving other areas to rot.

There are two camps of Photoshop users: purists & non-purists. 

Purists like me who use Photoshop to create original content. Our main interest is in the core features that Photoshop is famous for.  We don't rely much on AI for legal & continuity reasons.

Non-purists who want a 'Swiss Army Knife' -- a holy grail of Photoshop plus everything you'd find in dedicated specialty apps.  Plugins to the rescue!

Plugins are built by 3rd parties to add unique features that Photoshop doesn't have.  However, not all plugins are created equally. Some plugins can't deliver the same experience as the dedicated apps.  Choose the best tools for the job.

Magnific AI costs $39/month.  I'm not aware of a plugin at this time.

Gigapixel AI Plugin for Photoshop (works well at upscaling AI)

https://docs.topazlabs.com/other-apps/gigapixel-ai/how-to-launch-gigapixel-ai-as-a-plugin-in-photoshop

Hope that helps.

'....add details to an image based on a prompt is something that most Photoshop artists need to have.'

Actually that is a big assumption. Given the refusal to copyright generated images in some localities, many commercial artists need to avoid AI generated content (as opposed to AI driven tools). I've no doubt generative AI has its uses and some will use it extensively but for others it will be a no-no. Fortunately Adobe content credentials support the ethical way in which Adobe have approached generative AI.

Dave

Incredibly regretful I posted this. I didn't realize there were so many angry people on these forums. Thanks for your useful feedback. 

By @Matthew31632312f1q1

Matthew, anyone can answer a question. You can use the Report button under each Reply if the answer is out of line. Those with "Community Expert" on their avatars are accountable to Adobe and if "Adobe Employee" appears, it indicates Staff.

You posted to Ideas where the Photoshop team will see it.

Jane

Nobody is angry, but there are a lot of competing priorities and interests and legal issues. This is all new and while AI may be a huge deal to some, to others its just a waste of time and energy. YMMV.

Incredibly regretful I posted this. I didn't realize there were so many angry people on these forums. Thanks for your useful feedback.