Stability AI has launched Stable Diffusion XL Turbo, an AI image-synthesis model that can generate images in real-time based on a written prompt or source images. The model uses a technique called Adversarial Diffusion Distillation (ADD) to produce image outputs in a single step, significantly reducing the time required compared to its predecessor. While the images generated by SDXL Turbo may not be as detailed as those produced by the previous model, the speed savings are impressive. Stability AI claims that the model can generate a 3-step 1024x1024 image in about 4 seconds, compared to 26.4 seconds for a 20-step image with similar detail. The model's fast generation speed opens up possibilities for real-time generative AI video filters and experimental video game graphics generation. SDXL Turbo is currently available for non-commercial research purposes, but Stability AI is open to exploring commercial applications.
Adobe has announced major updates to its AI image synthesis features, including the launch of three new generative AI models: Firefly 2, Firefly Design Model, and Firefly Vector Model. These updates improve image quality, introduce AI-driven editing capabilities, and allow users to create editable vector images based on text prompts. Adobe is also introducing a "Generative Match" feature for matching the style of generated content to specific images. The company is actively addressing concerns around copyright and attribution by training its AI models on licensed and public domain content and advocating for legislative measures. The new features are available for testing in Adobe's web-based beta and will be integrated into Creative Cloud apps later.
Midjourney has released version 5 of its commercial AI image-synthesis service, which can produce photorealistic images at a quality level that some AI art fans are calling creepy and "too perfect." The alpha test is available for customers who subscribe to the Midjourney service, which is available through Discord. Midjourney generates images based on text descriptions called "prompts" using an AI model trained on millions of works of human-made art.
Midjourney has released version 5 of its commercial AI image synthesis service, which can produce photorealistic images at a quality level that some AI art fans are calling creepy and "too perfect." Midjourney v5 generates images based on text descriptions called "prompts" using an AI model trained on millions of works of human-made art. The latest version offers improvements in skin textures, lighting, reflections, and shadows, as well as more expressive angles and overviews of a scene. It can also generate realistic human hands with five fingers.
