Shantanu Narayen
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- Adobe opens Creative Cloud to third-party AI agents
Adobe announced at Adobe MAX 2026 that Creative Cloud will gain native Model Context Protocol support, allowing third-party AI agents to work in Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and After Effects while retaining editable native files. The company also introduced a broad set of AI-led updates across its creative applications and Firefly platform, alongside partnerships with Disney and Microsoft. The article notes both the productivity promise of these tools and creative-industry apprehension about Adobe's expanding use of AI.
- Adobe Max Miami 2026 streams online for free
This sponsored announcement promotes Adobe Max Miami 2026, which takes place on 10–11 November and can be streamed globally with a free online pass. The programme includes creative talks, software demonstrations, Adobe Live broadcasts and Sneaks, with speakers including Murugiah, Vanessa Rivera, Kladi, Chris Do and Terry Crews.
- Creative Boom returns to Adobe MAX in Miami
Creative Boom founding editor Katy Cowan announces that she will return to Adobe MAX in Miami in November 2026, 11 years after her last visit. The article reflects on Adobe's shift from prioritising journalists to content creators, while arguing that credible independent journalism has renewed value in an AI-driven creative industry.