Create AI Selfies: Meta's 'Imagine Me' Feature Arrives in India

Meta is bringing its innovative 'Imagine Me' artificial intelligence (AI) feature to India, allowing users to generate personalized images of themselves through simple text prompts. This highly anticipated rollout follows its introduction in the U.S. and select other countries, making advanced image customization accessible directly within Meta's popular platforms: Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.

Powered by Meta's Emu image synthesis model, 'Imagine Me' transforms textual descriptions into unique visuals featuring the user's likeness. Imagine yourself as a 90s rockstar, an astronaut, or a comic book hero – the possibilities are extensive.

How to Use 'Imagine Me':

Getting started with 'Imagine Me' is straightforward. Users can initiate a conversation with @Meta AI within any individual or group chat on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Instagram.

Upon the first use, Meta AI will prompt for a brief setup process. This involves providing three selfies – one front-facing, one from the left, and one from the right – to help the AI accurately capture your facial data and physical attributes. Once these "setup photos" are uploaded, the AI is ready to bring your imaginative prompts to life.

For example, a user could type, "Imagine me as a 90s rockstar." The AI will then generate an image incorporating the user's face into a scene depicting a rockstar, perhaps playing a guitar on stage. The system processes these requests swiftly, delivering results within moments.

Privacy and Control:

Meta has implemented measures to ensure transparency and user control over AI-generated content. All images created using Meta's 'Imagine Me' tool will feature a clear "Imagined with Meta AI" watermark. Other AI-generated images detected by Meta will be tagged with "AI info."

Users also retain full control over their generated images. If an image doesn't meet expectations, options are available to edit, regenerate, or remove the images directly from the chat. Furthermore, users can update or delete their initial setup photos and manage their preferences, including turning off the feature entirely, through Meta AI settings.

This launch signifies Meta's continued commitment to integrating advanced AI capabilities into its widely used communication platforms, offering a novel and engaging way for users to express themselves creatively.