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Figma’s First Draft AI Feature is NOT what you think
Figma just released (or re-released) their AI feature called First Draft, but how it really works might surprise you…
Figma’s New, Old AI Feature
Figma’s new AI isn’t exactly what you might think. Figma recently released (or re-released) their AI feature, calling it “First Draft.” You click on the AI icon, and suddenly a design takes shape in front of your very eyes. For most people, it feels like magic. However, Figma’s AI isn’t creating something from nothing.
The first time they released it, it was pulled for copying other designs. Shortly after launching, Figma stated:
“In limited beta, we learned that an issue with the feature’s underlying design system resulted in mocks that resembled existing apps. We have temporarily rolled back Make Designs while we fix the issue.”
