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Stable Diffusion 3 Revolutionizes Image Creation with AI! 🎨

Hello, AI and impressive imagery enthusiasts. We can finally say, officially: Stable Diffusion 3 (SD3) has arrived! The latest jewel in the crown of Stability AI promises significant advancements in Artificial Intelligence technology for image generation. But it doesn't stop there, it also provides us with a solution to the ever-intimidating issue of including text in said images.

The big news of the day is that SD3 not only follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, generating high-quality and detailed images based on text prompts, but it has also been designed to function locally across a wide range of devices, from smartphones to powerful servers. The model size can vary from 800 million to 8 billion parameters, which provides a myriad of possibilities in terms of image detail and precision. And there's more: those who wish to test out the new technology can sign up for a waiting list as of today.

🎨 With SD3, our texts will no longer merely be texts, they will be works of art!

After a series of AI models for image generation like Stable Diffusion 1.4, 1.5, 2.0, 2.1, XL, XL Turbo, Stability now returns with its 3rd version, offering a more open alternative compared to previous proprietary models. That's right, despite not being free of controversy due to copyright issues and the potential misuse of their tools, Stability continues to bet on and trust their current line.

Stability's CEO, Emad Mostaque, proudly announced that the new version uses a new type of diffusion transformer, an architecture that provides a refreshing, more efficient take on AI image creation. Additionally, with the incorporation of Flow Matching technology, SD3 can create structured images from random noise, without the need to simulate every step of the process.

In conclusion, although its availability to the general public is still pending until testing stages are completed, Stable Diffusion 3's arrival signifies a major breakthrough in the world of AI image creation. With its improvements in generating images that include text and the capacity to adjust accurately to prompts, SD3 promises to be a highly impactful and valuable tool in creating stunning, personalized images with great ease. We'll stay tuned while Stability gathers information to further improve SD3 before its public release!

AI-Created Propaganda Now as Persuasive as Human-Made 🤖✨

Get ready, because the future of propaganda is here, and it's AI! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves in diverse and varied fields, and now it has been demonstrated that AI-generated propaganda can be as persuasive as that created by humans. Surprised? A recent study from Stanford and Georgetown universities has revealed this alarming reality, shedding light on a new dimension of AI potential and its impact on electoral processes and public opinion influence.

The researchers focused on creating and comparing propaganda articles using GPT-3 davinci, an AI model developed by OpenAI. The AI was trained with sentences from the original articles, as well as other non-related articles specifically to establish the desired style and structure. The results showed that the AI-generated texts were as persuasive and compelling as those written by humans. The findings point to a "tough case" for technology, as its successes in this field could lead to disturbing ethical and political issues.

🤖 It seems that AI has found a new career! As a candidate for propaganda writer of the year... and it seems to be doing surprisingly well.

The study also exposes a potential gap in the dissemination and reception of information. While the conclusions suggest that AI can effectively influence public and political decisions, there is also an inherent risk of distortion and manipulation of information. Thus, while it can be an effective tool for spreading information, it could also be potentially dangerous if used for subverted propaganda purposes.

In summary, while this news may be exciting for AI enthusiasts and technological advancements, it also underscores the need for caution and ethics in its application. AI can change the way propaganda is made, but, at the end of the day, that propaganda can and should be subject to the same norms and regulations that ordinary people face.

Google Develops Gemma 🌐

Tired of repetitive tasks? Google seems to understand our struggle. They introduce us to Gemma, the latest addition to their growing family of open source AI models. This new development represents a significant shift in their approach to the distribution of artificial intelligence technology. Presented as a modern, lightweight option, Gemma is made available to developers and researchers worldwide. Born from the same technology as Google's flagship models, Gemini, this AI promises to transform the tech landscape as we know it.

Gemma models come in two sizes, Gemma 2B and Gemma 7B, both super accessible thanks to their pretrained and adaptable version. These models are so lightweight that they can be operated from the comfort of your own desk, reaching an unprecedented level of accessibility. But that's not all, the Responsible AI toolkit, also introduced by Google, provides guidance and essential tools to create safer AI applications, emphasising responsible and innovative use of such technology.

🎁 With Gemma, it seems like Google is telling us "Merry Christmas"... in terms of AI!

In this way, Google once again reinforces its commitment to drive technological advances by democratizing access to AI, while ensuring a responsible development and application approach to AI. This strategic shift not only addresses the growing demand for accessible and quality AI models, but also builds bridges for collaboration and innovation within the AI community.

In conclusion, Gemma stands out as the recent cornerstone in the AI landscape. Lightweight, accessible, ethical, multi-platform compatible, and with cutting-edge performance, Gemma seems to have everything to definitively change the game in the AI ecosystem. And we could not be more excited!

AI Bites 🍪

Google pauses AI image generation of people after diversity backlash. Tech giant responds to complaints that Gemini model was creating images of people in inaccurate historical contexts.

Nvidia posts revenue up 265% on booming AI business. Nvidia reported earnings after the bell that beat Wall Street expectations for earnings and sales, and said revenue during the current quarter would be better than expected.

Elon Musk says first Neuralink patient can control a computer mouse with thoughts. The first person with a brain chip implanted by Neuralink appears to have recovered and can control a computer mouse using their thoughts, according to Elon Musk, the company's founder. 

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