Midjourney's image editor will now support external images for the first time, but only some users will get initial access.

Midjourney has transformed its edit image function with the release of its new web tool. Previously, Midjourney’s 20 million plus users had to upload an existing image to its interface or Discord server as a basis for their AI image generator models to work their magic, including the latest Midjourney 6.1 version.

Midjourney users finally have the ability to edit uploaded images directly, rather than use them as reference for newly generated pictures.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

There’s no putting the genie back in the bottle when it comes to generative AI forever shaking our trust in photos, but the tech industry has a responsibility to at least be as transparent as possible when these tools are used.