Google just declared itself a contender in AI design

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Google introduced Pics, an AI-powered design application for Google Workspace, to compete with tools like Canva and Anthropic.

Summary

Google has unveiled Pics, a new AI-powered design tool integrated into Google Workspace, aimed at simplifying visual content creation for all users. By leveraging Gemini and the Nano Banana 2 model, the app allows users to generate and edit complex designs through text prompts or direct manual adjustments, positioning Google as a direct competitor to design platforms like Canva.

(Source:TechCrunch)