Functionally, Project Stardust bears a resemblance to Google’s Magic Editor, a generative AI tool featured on the Pixel 8 series. Both tools allow users to highlight objects within a photo and reposition them as desired, while also filling gaps in images by generating new pixels. However, Project Stardust appears to be a more comprehensive solution. Google’s Magic Eraser can fill gaps but lacks content generation capabilities. Moreover, Google’s version requires manual input, whereas Adobe’s software operates with greater autonomy.
Observing the striking similarities between Project Stardust and Google’s Magic Editor, one cannot help but wonder if Adobe’s tool is powered by Google’s AI technology. Recently, the two tech giants announced a partnership that includes a free three-month trial of Photoshop on the web for Chromebook Plus device purchasers. This alignment of interests raises questions about the depth of their collaboration, given the striking resemblance between Stardust and Magic Editor.
