Adobe is taking a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence (AI) integration with the development of AI agents for its industry-leading creative applications, Photoshop and Premiere Pro. According to a blog post by Ely Greenfield, Adobe's Chief Technology Officer of Digital Media, these AI agents will be capable of suggesting edits and even carrying out complex tasks for users, revolutionizing the way creatives work.

The AI agents, dubbed "creative agents," will be introduced in a new floating Actions panel within Photoshop, where they will analyze images and recommend context-aware edits. For instance, the agent might suggest removing people from the background or creating a greater depth of field by blurring everything behind the subject. Users can then click on the suggested edit, and the AI will automatically apply the changes. This marks a significant departure from the traditional, manual approach to photo editing, where users would tediously mask people and objects and create layers to make targeted changes.

Adobe has already made strides in AI-powered features, such as extending and filling photos across a larger canvas or deleting unwanted objects or people from the background using Distraction Removal. The new creative agent takes this a step further, allowing users to prompt the AI with natural language, making it easier to learn the steps needed to perform a task. The agent can then list out the necessary steps, such as removing background people, auto-brightening, removing distracting objects, creating a "subject" layer, creating a text layer, and organizing layers.

For Premiere Pro, Adobe will build upon its recently introduced Media Intelligence feature, which analyzes videos for objects and composition. The AI agent will enable users to direct the agent to make a rough video cut, and eventually, refine shot choices, adjust color, mix audio, and more. Adobe has also launched Generative Extend, which uses AI to add seconds to clips to help fit transitions.

According to Greenfield, the goal of these AI agents is not to replace human creativity but to augment it, making educated guesses to help users get their projects off the ground. The technology behind the first AI agent, which will be for Photoshop, will be showcased at Adobe's Max event in London on April 24th.

This development marks a significant shift in the way Adobe approaches AI integration, moving beyond simple automation to more advanced, assistive capabilities. As the creative industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Adobe's AI agents impact the workflow and output of professionals and hobbyists alike.

In the broader context, Adobe's move into AI-powered creative agents reflects the growing trend of AI adoption across various industries. As AI technology advances, we can expect to see more companies exploring its potential to streamline processes, augment human capabilities, and unlock new possibilities.