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Canva Acquires Leonardo.AI to Enhance Generative AI Capabilities

The acquisition aims to integrate Leonardo.AI's advanced models into Canva's Magic Studio, bolstering its competitive edge in visual content creation.

Overview

  • Leonardo.AI's Phoenix model will be integrated into Canva's suite of AI tools, enhancing image and video generation capabilities.
  • The acquisition brings Leonardo.AI's 120-member team under Canva, including designers, researchers, and developers.
  • Leonardo.AI will continue to operate independently but will benefit from Canva's financial and technical resources.
  • Founded in 2022, Leonardo.AI has amassed over 19 million users and generated over a billion images.
  • This marks Canva's eighth acquisition, further solidifying its position in the visual content creation market.