Pinterest unveils Canvas, an AI model for visual discovery, at VB Transform, showcasing its potential to revolutionize user experience and e-commerce while prioritizing responsible AI development.
At the VB Transform conference this week, Pinterest executives pulled back the curtain on Canvas, their new generative AI foundation model designed to enhance existing images and products on the platform. This revelation marks a significant leap in Pinterest’s AI strategy, positioning the company at the forefront of visual discovery technology.
Anthony Suarez, senior director of developer enablement at Pinterest, introduced Canvas to an eager audience of tech leaders and innovators. “We made assumptions at the beginning that the pace of innovation would really require us to be adapting and evolving what we built to keep up with an changing landscape,” Suarez explained.
Canvas stands out from other text-to-image models by focusing on enhancing existing images rather than generating new ones from scratch. This approach aligns perfectly with Pinterest’s core mission of inspiring users through visual discovery.From inspiration to creation: Canvas’s role in Pinterest’s AI-powered ecosystem
Alice Chang, engineering manager in the advanced technologies group, demonstrated Canvas’s capabilities live on stage.
