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05/24/2024

Artists and creators alarmed by the impact of generative AI are finding some unusual allies in their efforts to protect their work and consumers.

03/08/2024

This article explores the ease with which (AI) can recreate famous photographs, using two well-known AI image generators: DALL-E and . The author attempted to recreate iconic images, such as "V-J Day in Times Square" and "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper," with varying levels of success. While some AI-generated images closely resembled the originals, others were less accurate.

Despite the impressive capabilities of AI, the author highlights concerns about copyright infringement and questions whether AI-generated images can be considered art. They acknowledge the efforts of the original photographers and express skepticism about the AI industry being regulated by authorities. Ultimately, the author suggests that society will need to adapt to the presence of AI technology in creative fields.

It was remarkably easy.

01/05/2024

A new wave of artificial intelligence is starting to transform the way the entertainment industry operates. Who will be the winners and losers?

A new wave of artificial intelligence is starting to transform the way the entertainment industry operates. Who will be the winners and losers?01:07 AI is ch...

01/02/2024

This article examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on photography, exploring whether AI’s growing role in image creation and editing marks the end of traditional photography or the beginning of a new chapter in visual storytelling.

This article examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on photography, exploring whether AI’s growing role in image creation and editing marks the end of traditional photography or …

12/21/2023

AI is transforming from a tech tool to a creative partner in areas like fashion and photography. This merger opens art to everyone, promoting inclusivity and inspiring artists to blend technology i…

11/06/2023

Midjourney's Style Tuner tool lets you customize the colors and details of your images by using the /tune command with a base prompt. You can generate various visual styles and select your favorites from a shared link to the Style Tuner page. For a detailed guide with screenshots, see below.

What to know Midjourney offers a Style Tuner tool that lets you create a custom visual style to influence the colors and character details of images you generate.  You can access the Style Tun…

10/31/2023

A.I. Prompter: Paul Tocatlian
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In moonlight's glow, she takes the street,
A model dressed for trick-or-treat.
Avant-garde jewels on her grace,
High fashion gown, a haunted lace.

She glides past pumpkins carved to grin,
Their flicker dancing on her skin.
The night is hers, a runway show,
Where ghosts and ghouls are friends, not foe.

A tale in every step she takes,
Where fashion meets the eerie stakes.
From door to door, she struts in style,
Eliciting a goblin's smile.

And as the clock ticks towards the dawn,
A spellbound night, soon to be gone.
To one and all, both near and seen,
We wish you a Happy Halloween!

10/22/2023

The Glass Guitar Chronicles

A.I. Prompter: Paul Tocatlian
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Amidst the clamor of chords and riffs,
A glass guitar holds a watery abyss.
Inside, fish swim and plants unfurl,
As notes resound in their watery world.

Strummed strings stir ripples in the deep,
Awakening flora from their silent sleep.
Yet, outside, the chords are anything but still,
As they capture the room with rock 'n' roll thrill.

10/11/2023

A Swedish artist won the first-ever A.I. art award at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in Australia.

10/07/2023

⬇️ Battle of The Designer Spacesuits

A.I. Prompter: Paul
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The 2025 Moon mission by is gearing up to be a cosmic fashion extravaganza with leading the style brigade. The accompanying photo hints at a design that's screaming for Prada’s elegant touch! Imagine a dash of ’s rock 'n' roll, 's flamboyance, 's elegance, or 's vibrancy joining the stellar lineup. This Prada-NASA alliance, with a whimsical nod to other fashion icons, opens up a universe of stylish possibilities. It's about marrying high-fashion with high-flying adventure, making the moon the next big runway where terrestrial elegance meets extraterrestrial exploration.

09/20/2023

Time for a fresh look at DALL-E 3. Anticipating a major upgrade in user experience compared to Midjourney's Discord interface. The burning question: How photorealistic will the results be? Excitement level 💯!

DALL·E 3 understands significantly more nuance and detail than our previous systems, allowing you to easily translate your ideas into exceptionally accurate images.

09/17/2023

The Mona Lisa Reimagined

A.I. Prompter: Paul Tocatlian
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In an elusive sliver of time, a studio bore witness to a historic collaboration that transcended eras and styles. Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol each stood before their own canvases, poised to paint their unique interpretations of the enigmatic Mona Lisa. Van Gogh, bathed in the glow of starry luminescence, recreated her with strokes of swirling night skies and moonlit smiles, a meeting of melancholy and cosmic beauty. Beside him, Picasso embraced a daring journey of abstraction, his canvas morphing into a vivid tapestry where Mona Lisa's features danced in geometric harmony, a celebration of both tradition and modernity. Meanwhile, Warhol orchestrated a vibrant tribute, his canvas blossoming with neon hues and pop art flair, transforming the timeless muse into a beacon of contemporary fascination. In this ephemeral moment, the studio became a vibrant crossroads where past met present, and three legendary artists breathed new life into a legendary portrait, each echoing the essence of Mona Lisa through their own visionary lenses.