TL;DR:
- FLUX.1, a new AI image generator by Black Forest Labs, promises high fidelity and accurate human anatomy.
- The startup, founded by former Stable Diffusion researchers, aims to set industry standards for generative media.
- FLUX.1’s performance is comparable to DALL-E 3 and Midjourney 6, but its training data source remains unclear.
Imagine creating stunning, lifelike images with just a few words. That’s the promise of FLUX.1, a new AI image generator that’s setting the tech world abuzz. Developed by Black Forest Labs, a startup founded by the same researchers who created Stable Diffusion, FLUX.1 is poised to challenge established players like Midjourney and DALL-E. Let’s dive into what makes FLUX.1 special, its origins, and what it means for the future of AI art.
The Birth of FLUX.1
FLUX.1 comes from the minds of Robin Rombach, Andreas Blattmann, and Dominik Lorenz, the former Stability AI engineers who left the company in March. Their departure was followed by the resignation of CEO Emad Mostaque and the troubled release of Stable Diffusion 3 Medium. The three researchers, who created Stable Diffusion while at university, have now founded Black Forest Labs and are determined to push the boundaries of generative AI.
“We believe that generative AI will be a fundamental building block of all future technologies. By making our models available to a wide audience, we want to bring its benefits to everyone, educate the public, and enhance trust in the safety of these models. We are determined to build the industry standard for generative media.” – Black Forest Labs
What Sets FLUX.1 Apart?
FLUX.1 stands out for a few reasons:
- High Fidelity: Ars Technica, which tested FLUX.1, reported that its output is “generally comparable” to OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 in prompt fidelity and matches Midjourney 6’s photorealism.
- Accurate Human Anatomy: Unlike Stable Diffusion’s struggles, FLUX.1 excels at generating accurate human anatomy, particularly hands.
- Open-Weight Model: Like Stable Diffusion, FLUX.1 is an open-weight model, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Creating Lifelike Hands
To see FLUX.1’s prowess in action, try this prompt:
“Generate a close-up image of a human hand holding a pen, writing on paper.”
This prompt tests FLUX.1’s ability to create realistic human anatomy and complex interactions.
The Data Question
While FLUX.1’s capabilities are impressive, questions remain about its training data. Black Forest Labs hasn’t disclosed what data was used, leading to speculation that it likely used a vast, unauthorized image scrape of the internet. This practice is controversial and could face legal challenges, as seen in the lawsuit against Stable Diffusion by Getty Images.
The Future of AI Art
FLUX.1’s emergence signals an exciting time for AI art. With each new model, the technology advances, democratizing art creation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. However, it also raises important questions about data privacy, copyright, and the ethical use of AI.
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