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Artists have pushed back hard against the rise of AI in creative work, especially when it comes to how their content is used to train these tools.
But design platforms, like Canva, are pressing ahead anyway.
Canva is the latest to double down, rolling out a full suite of AI-powered features that show just how essential AI has become in modern design.
The new update includes Canva AI, an assistant that can create images, suggest design ideas, write copy, and even build documents.
A new tool called Canva Code lets users generate mini apps, like calculators or interactive maps, just by typing prompts.
This feature was developed in partnership with Anthropic.
Canva’s also made some upgrades to its photo editor.
You can now change parts of an image with a click or generate a brand-new background that fits the lighting and layout.
It’s a clear attempt to compete with tools like Adobe Photoshop and Pixelmator.
For teams and businesses, Canva is introducing Canva Sheets, which is a take on spreadsheets.
It includes Magic Insights, which pulls out trends from your data, and Magic Charts, which turns those numbers into branded visuals automatically.
Canva Sheets also links up with tools like HubSpot, Statista, and Google Analytics to make importing data easier.
A few things to note:
Canva AI can now generate images, text, and mini apps with simple prompts.
Canva Sheets brings new smart features like Magic Insights and auto-generated branded charts.
Artists and designers remain concerned about AI’s role in creative industries and what it means for job security.
We’re all devs now?
Still, the rollout of AI in design tools isn’t without controversy.
Many creatives worry about their work being used to train models without consent, and what it could mean for future jobs.
Canva says its goal is to boost creativity, not replace it.
But questions have been raised after recent layoffs, even though the company insists those were part of a wider restructure and not linked to its AI push.
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