Meta Expands 'Imagine Me' AI Image Generation Feature to India

You Can Now Ask Meta AI to Generate Your Images in Different Scenarios

Mera AI does not generate realistic-looking images of people Meta announced the introduction of the Imagine Me feature in India on Thursday. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature has been available in the US and a select few countries so far. But with its expansion in the country, Indian users will be able to generate AI images of themselves in different styles, contexts, and scenarios. The feature is available within the Meta AI interface across all the different platforms. Just like all other AI features available with the chatbot, Imagine Me is also a free-to-use feature. In a press release, the Menlo Park-based social media giant announced that the Imagine Me feature in Meta AI was being expanded to India. The feature was first introduced in July 2024, and it has now arrived in the country one year later. Imagine Me essentially captures the user's facial data and then, using its personalisation models, adds the same face in different scenarios and styles. For instance, a user can ask Meta AI to "Imagine me as a 90s rockstar," and the AI will generate an image where the user's face can be seen on a person playing a guitar on a stage. The feature is available on the Meta AI app, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Gadgets 360 staff members have spotted it on Android devices, but as of writing this, we have not seen it on iOS devices. Before generating images, users will have to undergo a short setup process. First, the user will have to go to Meta AI's chat interface and type "Imagine me as" and tap on Send. The setup process for the Imagine Me feature in Meta AI Meta AI will open a bottom sheet asking users' permission to analyse their facial data, and then it will capture pictures of their face from different angles. Once done, users will be redirected to the chat interface. After that, users can type "Imagine me as" and follow it up with any scenario they would like. Some example scenarios suggested by the company include "on the moon," "in a Renaissance painting," or "wearing futuristic fashion." Notably, since facial data is required for this feature, users cannot generate anyone else's images using this feature. The setup process only shows up once and cannot be used to add multiple users. Additionally, the output generated from the feature is not hyperrealistic, eliminating the risk of people mistaking it for a real image.

Meta now allows you to create AI avatars in Instagram, WhatsApp chats via Imagine Me feature: Here's how

Generated images can be easily shared with friends directly within WhatsApp, Instagram, or Messenger chats. Meta has officially rolled out its AI-powered feature generator, 'Imagine Me', in India. Available within Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp chats, the feature allows users to generate creative, personalised images of themselves using simple text prompts within a chat. Users can create AI-generated visuals in their preferred theme, like a superhero or a '90s rockstar, based on their own appearance. The social media giant first introduced this feature last year in July; however, it was initially limited to Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, Paraguay, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. However, the feature is now also available in India. Notably, Imagine Me will capture the user's facial data, and when prompted, it will add the same face to different themes using its personalisation models. For instance, if you ask Meta AI to "Imagine you as a superhero," the AI will generate an image of you in a Superman costume. Here's how you can generate an image by using Meta AI's Imagine Me feature on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger apps. Also read: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G price drops by Rs 40,514 on Flipkart: How to grab this deal To access 'Imagine Me' on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Messenger, users will first need to complete a setup process that includes facial recognition. Users will have to upload a few setup photos to enable Meta AI to understand their facial features and physical attributes. Once done, they can ask Meta AI to create a custom image of them by using a text prompt. For example, users can ask Meta AI to imagine them "on the moon" or "on a beach", or in their favourite movie characters like Superman. Following the prompt, Meta AI will generate an image using the user's face. Users can even share those images with friends and family right within the chat.