Adobe's camera app, Project Indigo, has taken an unexpected turn with the integration of generative AI tools. The app, initially designed to provide a more natural look for iPhone photography, now includes an AI Playground suite with four sections: Styles, Object Editing, Photo Guidance, and Custom Edit. This update marks a significant shift from the app's initial launch, which was praised for its computational photography features and manual controls. The introduction of generative AI editing features may have been planned from the start, as Adobe fellow Marc Levoy stated that the company is exploring an integrated mobile camera and editing experience. However, the app's new AI capabilities raise questions about AI transparency and responsibility. While Adobe is working towards adding C2PA Content Credentials to images manipulated by Indigo's generative AI tools, the company's lack of consideration for AI transparency is notable, especially compared to its usual efforts in this area. The AI Playground suite is being tested with a small percentage of Indigo users, and if successful, Adobe may offer a paid version. The integration of generative AI tools in Project Indigo represents a significant development in the field of mobile photography, and it will be interesting to see how Adobe navigates the challenges and opportunities that arise from this new direction.
