Microsoft Paint Just Got a Whole Lot More Fun - and Productive
Satya Nadella's assertion that AI still needs to prove its worth before it can be widely adopted may have been rendered somewhat moot by Microsoft's latest innovation. The tech giant has unveiled an exciting new feature in its venerable old paint program, one that lets users create AI-generated coloring books with ease.
With this nifty new tool, users can simply enter a text prompt - think "cute fluffy cat on a donut" - and the AI will spit out a range of slightly different images for them to choose from. From there, it's as easy as adding the image to their workspace, copying or saving it, or even printing it out for the kiddos.
The feature is exclusive to Copilot+ PCs and also boasts an added bonus: a fill tolerance slider that allows users to adjust just how precisely the Fill tool adds color to their canvas. This subtle tweak may seem like a small thing, but trust us - it's enough to make all the difference in the world of digital art.
But that's not all Microsoft has up its sleeve with this latest update. The company has also improved its Write, Rewrite and Summarize AI functionality in Notepad, which now integrates with GPT to provide users with even more robust writing tools.
Needless to say, these updates are only available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels on Windows 11 - but if you're among the lucky few who have access to this exclusive feature set, you won't be disappointed. And with Microsoft's ongoing commitment to innovation, it will be exciting to see just what other tricks up its sleeve has in store for us.
Satya Nadella's assertion that AI still needs to prove its worth before it can be widely adopted may have been rendered somewhat moot by Microsoft's latest innovation. The tech giant has unveiled an exciting new feature in its venerable old paint program, one that lets users create AI-generated coloring books with ease.
With this nifty new tool, users can simply enter a text prompt - think "cute fluffy cat on a donut" - and the AI will spit out a range of slightly different images for them to choose from. From there, it's as easy as adding the image to their workspace, copying or saving it, or even printing it out for the kiddos.
The feature is exclusive to Copilot+ PCs and also boasts an added bonus: a fill tolerance slider that allows users to adjust just how precisely the Fill tool adds color to their canvas. This subtle tweak may seem like a small thing, but trust us - it's enough to make all the difference in the world of digital art.
But that's not all Microsoft has up its sleeve with this latest update. The company has also improved its Write, Rewrite and Summarize AI functionality in Notepad, which now integrates with GPT to provide users with even more robust writing tools.
Needless to say, these updates are only available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels on Windows 11 - but if you're among the lucky few who have access to this exclusive feature set, you won't be disappointed. And with Microsoft's ongoing commitment to innovation, it will be exciting to see just what other tricks up its sleeve has in store for us.
. I mean, think about it - this feature is basically a platform for exploring the intersection of art and technology. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we trust you to use our tools responsibly" 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want an auto-correcting coloring book generator? 
But what I find really interesting is that Satya Nadella's cautious approach to AI adoption has actually led to some amazing innovation 
. Maybe this is a case of "you can't have too much of a good thing" - the more we push the boundaries of tech, the better off humanity will be 
.
just kidding but seriously, i love the new paint feature! creating AI coloring books with just a text prompt sounds like so much fun, especially if you're bored or need something creative to do. and that fill tolerance slider thingy is genius 
not sure why they didn't add this feature sooner though?
! I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Paint session? 
. And can we talk about how underrated Microsoft is right now? I mean, they're just quietly churning out these amazing updates and nobody's giving them enough love 
. I'm actually kinda curious to try it out on my own art projects... has anyone else had a chance to mess around with the new feature yet? 
This update is a huge step forward for digital art and productivity! Who knew AI could make Paint so much fun? I'm loving the new features, especially that fill tolerance slider. It's amazing how small tweaks like that can make such a big difference 
. I can already imagine my niece's face lighting up when she sees her name in a cute cartoon character 
and they even improved the fill tool 
that's like, totally a game changer for digital artists. and btw, they're integrating copilot+ with notepad now which is gonna be SOOO useful for writers 
. I mean, who needs fancy graphics software when you can just use Microsoft Paint and get some AI magic happening? 
. And not to mention the improvements to Notepad's Write, Rewrite and Summarize AI functionality... game changer right there 
. Microsoft is seriously stepping up its game with these updates 
. Can't wait to see what other awesome things they have in store for us! 
It's like having a mini art studio in one click!
. And don't even get me started on how "fun" it is to have your art generated for you... I mean, where's the creativity in that? 
But hey, if it's what makes some people happy, I guess it's cool. Just don't expect me to be clicking the "make me a cute fluffy cat on a donut" button anytime soon 
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