Adam Wagner's NYT crossword puzzle for May 23, 2024, features shaded squares to help solvers identify the theme, a decision made by puzzle editors to enhance clarity.
AI image generator Midjourney has introduced a new feature called Zoom Out, which allows users to expand on their generated images by generating additional visual elements around them. Similar to Photoshop's Generative Fill feature, Zoom Out only works on images generated by Midjourney and offers options to zoom out by 1.5x or 2x, with a custom zoom option available as well. The online reactions to Zoom Out have been positive, with users envisioning possibilities such as generating consistent characters and directing AI movies using text prompts. However, the feature works better when main characters are placed in predictable and consistent environments, allowing the AI to generate surrounding scenes as patterns.