MiniMax open-sources 4K image generation model

Adobe used its Max 2026 event to announce removal-focused updates across Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere, leaning on its Firefly AI platform to automate the cleanup of unwanted elements in both still images and video. The additions range from a beta Generative Remove tool in Premiere to new comparison and retouching workflows in Photoshop and Lightroom. The updates reflect Adobe's continued push to reduce manual, repetitive editing steps inside its Creative Cloud suite.

Adobe has formally expanded its Creative Agent at MAX 2026, bringing agentic AI capabilities to Photoshop, Premiere, and the broader Creative Cloud suite. Users can now direct the agent using plain text to handle editing tasks across both photo and video workflows. The move marks a significant step in Adobe's long-running push to embed autonomous AI assistance into its professional tools.

MiniMax has released H3-Image, an open-weight image generation model capable of producing 4K images in roughly 10 seconds. The model supports text-to-image generation, reference-based generation, and image editing within a single architecture. Built on MiniMax's H3 foundation, it marks the company's entry into the open-weight visual generation space.

VSCO has updated its Terms of Use to explicitly state that it does not and will not use user photos to train generative AI or machine learning models. The move comes months after vague policy language raised concerns among photographers and creators on the platform. The clarification offers a clearer commitment than the previous wording provided.

MBZUAI's Institute of Foundation Models has released PAN 2, an open-weight world model designed for physical AI applications. The system pairs a language model planner with a 29-billion-parameter diffusion transformer to simulate the visual outcomes of actions as video clips of up to 20 seconds. It is released under the permissive Apache 2.0 license, making it freely available for research and commercial use.

Adobe's annual Max conference has brought a fresh batch of experimental features, including tools that convert flat photos into navigable 3D scenes, let creators shape AI characters through conversation, and simplify photo editing to a copy-and-paste workflow. These "Sneaks" projects offer a glimpse into where Adobe's generative AI research is heading. None are shipping products yet, but they reflect the direction of the company's broader creative toolset.