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Flux is a new open-source AI image generator developed by Black Forest Labs, offering photorealistic images that are so lifelike, they're being described as "better than reality." With three different versions—Pro, Dev, and Schnell—Flux is accessible to a wide range of users, from developers to casual creators, and it can even run on modest hardware. As an emerging contender in the AI art world, Flux is gaining attention for its ability to produce highly realistic images, though it still has some minor imperfections like text rendering issues.
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Flux is a new open-source AI image generator developed by Black Forest Labs, offering photorealistic images that are so lifelike, they're being described as "better than reality." With three different versions—Pro, Dev, and Schnell—Flux is accessible to a wide range of users, from developers to casual creators, and it can even run on modest hardware. As an emerging contender in the AI art world, Flux is gaining attention for its ability to produce highly realistic images, though it still has some minor imperfections like text rendering issues.
#flux #ai
#AIvsReality
#ScaryAI
#DeepfakeTechnology
#HyperReality
#AIIllusion
#ArtificialIntelligence
#SyntheticReality
#AIWarning
#TechScare
#VirtualWorlds
#DigitalIllusion
#AIvsHumanity
#FutureShock
#UncannyValley
#AIOverload
#RealityCheck
#DeepLearning
#AIArt
#AGIRisks
#AIManipulation
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00:00Okay, let's talk about something super exciting and honestly a little bit terrifying in the world of AI.
00:07If you've been following the AI image generation scene for a while,
00:11you know we've had some big players dominating the space.
00:14Mid-Journey, Dolly, Stable Diffusion.
00:17But guess what? A fresh contender has arrived and it goes by the name Flux.
00:21And trust me, you're going to want to know about this one.
00:23So where do we start?
00:25Let's kick things off with a little background on what's been going on in the AI world.
00:29You see, for the last couple of years, we've seen a massive boom in AI-generated art.
00:34Tools like Adobe Firefly, Mid-Journey, Dolly, and Stable Diffusion have been battling it out to be the top dog,
00:41each one pushing the boundaries with their updates.
00:44But now, something new has entered the ring and it's got everyone talking.
00:48Alright, let me paint you a picture.
00:50You're scrolling through your social media feed and you come across an image that looks so real you'd swear it was a photograph.
00:57But then, you'd do a double take.
00:59Maybe it's the way the text on a lanyard looks a little funky or the patterns in the background seem a bit off.
01:05That's when you realize you're not looking at a photo.
01:08You're looking at an AI-generated image.
01:11And this thing is as close to real as it gets without actually being real.
01:15That's Flux for you and it's causing quite a stir.
01:18So, Flux is an open-source AI image generator that's being developed by a company called Black Forest Labs.
01:25If that name doesn't ring a bell, maybe the fact that some of the folks behind it used to work at Stability AI will…
01:31Yup, that's the same crew responsible for stable diffusion, which, as you know, is a pretty big deal in the AI art world.
01:37The company is also working on a text-to-video model that it promises will offer high-quality output and be available open-source, branding it state-of-the-art text-to-video for all.
01:49Now, since the startup recently secured $31 million in a financing round with backing from well-known tech investor Andreessen Horowitz, it's clear they're on solid footing.
01:59According to their homepage under the What's Next section, their upcoming model will be called SODA, and it's set to be available to everyone.
02:07Meanwhile, OpenAI's video generator Sora has been around for six months but is still only accessible to a select group of testers.
02:14Now, let's talk about what makes Flux so special.
02:17First off, it's open-source, which means the code is out there for anyone to tinker with, modify, and integrate into their own projects.
02:25It gives a ton of flexibility to developers, hobbyists, and even small businesses who might not have the resources to invest in more expensive, proprietary tools like MidJourney.
02:35But there are actually three different versions of Flux.
02:38The first one is the pro version, which is geared towards commercial use.
02:42This is the big boy, the model that's meant for companies that want to incorporate high-quality AI image generation into their products or services.
02:50Then there's the dev version, which is a mid-weight model.
02:54It's sort of the middle ground, still powerful, but not quite as heavy-duty as the pro version.
02:59And lastly, there's the Schnell version.
03:02Schnell means fast in German, by the way, which is fitting because this version is all about speed.
03:07It takes like two or three seconds for this model to generate an image, which is pretty crazy.
03:11It's the lightweight, fast-performing model that's great for those who want quick results without needing a super-beefy machine to run it.
03:18Speaking of running it, here's another thing that sets Flux apart from its competition.
03:22It can run on some pretty modest hardware.
03:25Like, if you've got a decently powerful laptop, you're good to go.
03:28You don't need a supercomputer or a cloud service to get this thing up and running.
03:32That's a big deal because it makes high-quality AI image generation accessible to a much wider audience.
03:38When we talk about realism, Flux stands out as a clear leader.
03:41As I mentioned before, the images it creates are so lifelike, it's hard to believe they're AI-generated.
03:47In fact, some people are saying that Flux might just be the new king of photorealism, especially when you combine it with something called Laura.
03:56Laura is a fine-tuning script developed by a group called X-Labs, and when you pair it with Flux, the results are nothing short of mind-blowing.
04:03We're talking about images that are so detailed, so accurate, that you'd be hard-pressed to tell them apart from real photos, at least at first glance.
04:12But, and there's always a but, it's not perfect.
04:16If you really start to scrutinize these images, you'll notice some tell-tale signs that they're AI-generated.
04:22Text is a big giveaway.
04:24Flux still struggles with rendering small text accurately, so if you see something like a lanyard or a sign in the background, the text might look a little off.
04:32Patterns and textures can also get a bit wonky, and sometimes elements in the image are just slightly out of proportion.
04:38It's nothing that ruins the image outright, but if you're looking for it, you'll spot it.
04:43And then there's the issue of skin textures.
04:45As good as Flux is at rendering people, it sometimes falls short when it comes to making skin look natural.
04:52It actually makes the skin looking better than in reality.
04:55You might notice that it can appear a bit too smooth, which breaks the illusion of realism.
05:00It's something that Mid Journey, especially in its latest version, seems to handle a bit better.
05:04But here's the thing.
05:05Despite these minor imperfections, the images that Flux produces are going viral.
05:11And it's not hard to see why.
05:13The level of realism it achieves is stunning, and it's got people buzzing about the potential uses for this technology.
05:19Think about it.
05:20Stock photography, advertising, social media content.
05:23There's a huge market for realistic images, and Flux could be a game-changer in that space.
05:29But as awesome as it is to be able to create hyper-realistic images with just a few clicks, there's also a darker side to this technology.
05:36We're already seeing concerns about how AI-generated images could be used to create fake news, commit scams, or spread misinformation.
05:43The more realistic these images become, the harder it's going to be to tell what's real and what's not.
05:48That's a pretty scary thought, and it's something that we're going to have to grapple with as AI technology continues to evolve.
05:55But let's not get too bogged down in the doom and gloom just yet.
05:58There's still a lot to be excited about with Flux, especially if you're someone who likes to experiment with new tech.
06:05If you're curious about trying it out for yourself, you've got a few options.
06:09If you've got a decent laptop, something with a good GPU, you can actually download and run Flux locally.
06:15There's a launcher called Pinocchio that makes it super easy to get set up.
06:19It's a big file, so it might take a while to download, but once you've got it, you can start generating images right on your own machine.
06:26No need to rely on cloud services or internet access, but if your computer isn't up to the task, don't worry.
06:32There are plenty of online platforms that have already integrated Flux into their offerings.
06:36For example, Night Cafe, which is one of the more popular AI image platforms out there, has added Flux to its lineup.
06:43This means you can generate images using Flux and compare them directly with images from other models like Ideagram and Stable Diffusion 3.
06:51It's a great way to see how Flux stacks up against the competition in real time.
06:55Another platform that's jumped on the Flux bandwagon is Poe.
06:59If you're not familiar with Poe, it's an AI model platform that lets you generate images in a chatbot-style format, kind of like how you would with ChatGPT and Dali.
07:09It's a different approach, but it's cool to see how Flux performs in that kind of environment.
07:13And if you're a developer, there are even more options.
07:17Flux is available on platforms like BaseLabs, HuggingFace, and Fal.ai, which are more geared towards folks who want to dive into the technical side of things.
07:26Freepic, one of the biggest names in stock photography, is also working to bring Flux to its site, so keep an eye out for that.
07:33So Flux is definitely a model to watch. It's got the potential to shake up the AI image generation scene in a big way,
07:40and it's already proving to be a serious contender to establish names like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion.
07:46Alright, if you found this video helpful or interesting, don't forget to smash that like button, hit subscribe, and ring the bell so you don't miss any of my future videos.
07:55And hey, drop a comment below if you've tried Flux yourself, or if you have any thoughts on the whole AI image generation scene.
08:02I'd love to hear what you guys think. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.