AI integration is not only happening on modern smartphones but also on social media platforms across the Internet. Meta is the flagbearer of AI innovation in social media, incorporating a bunch of AI tools and features across platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Its new ‘Backdrop’ feature for Instagram allows users to create AI-generated backgrounds for their Stories. If that sounds interesting to you, read along for the step-by-step tutorial.
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AI features on Instagram
2024 has been a pivotal year for AI in social media. While X (formerly Twitter) added the AI chatbot Grok to its platform, Meta chose a different path and came up with more practical AI tools for its platforms. Using Meta AI, users can generate custom stickers and share them with friends. The process is seamless and very intuitive. If you find the chat background to be quite bland, you can conjure up a new theme using AI. Meta AI also finds application in Instagram Reels, using the person’s older content to come up with new Reels.
These features do not require signing up for a premium service. They are absolutely free to use. However, your prompts get exported to cloud servers. The AI processing phase is carried out on these servers as well. This is done to reduce the load on user’s devices but it does raise privacy concerns. Meta has addressed these claims and confirmed that no content from your chats is ever exported to AI servers, maintaining the promise of end-to-end encryption.
Create AI backdrops for Instagram Stories
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and tap the Create Story icon in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Take a picture or upload an image from your phone’s gallery. Make sure that the image has a prominent subject in it.
Step 3: Hit the Sticker icon in the top menu.
Step 4: Select the Backdrop icon.
Step 5: The AI sticker will scan the image for the subject. Once the subject and background have been clearly defined, tap on Next.
Step 6: The subject will be removed from the background. Enter a prompt for the background in the text box or use one of the suggested prompts.
Step 7: The AI sticker will come up with a background that matches your prompt. If you’re not happy with the result, tap Retry.
Step 8: Once you’re satisfied with the AI-generated background, tap on Next.
Step 9: Follow the standard process to upload the image as your Story.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do you get AI backdrops on Instagram?
AI backdrops are currently available for Instagram Stories only. You can access them by uploading an image in the story creator, tapping the sticker icon, and selecting ‘Backdrop’.
How to put an AI theme on Instagram?
You can create an AI theme for any conversation on Instagram by opening it, tapping the name at the top, selecting ‘Theme’, and tapping on ‘Create with AI’. Enter a prompt and wait for Instagram to create a background theme for the chat using AI.
Why don’t I have the Instagram AI feature?
If you can’t access certain AI features on Instagram it may be because they haven’t been rolled out in your region yet. Keep the app updated to its latest features to receive new feature drops as soon as they are rolled out for your device.
Where can I find AI on Instagram?
Instagram lets users access Meta AI for image creation in DMs. You can also access AI features like Backdrop and AI themes on the platform.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can AI backdrops for your Instagram Stories. While you’re here, check out how you can use the Reimagine tool on your Google Pixel to change any background using AI. What do you think of this feature? Let us know in the comments!
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