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AI art generators have exploded in popularity over the last few months, but many are on the fence as to whether or not we should embrace this new technology.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Corgi-walrus.png” alt=”Four images of a cute corgi sits at a table with a bagel in front of him via Midjourney AI” title_text=”Corgi With A Bagel ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: A cute corgi sits at a table with a bagel in front of him via Midjourney AI<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Overview of Content<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n What is an AI Art Generator?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n AI Wins Best in Show<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Is it Inspiration or Theft?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Where Do We Go From Here?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Four Art Generators You Can Play with Right Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”artgenerator” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Text-to-image AI models are a lot of fun for those of us not artistically inclined. Users can enter any word-based prompt, no matter how silly, and receive an original image in a matter of minutes. Depending on various factors, including the specificity of the prompt and the generator used, anything is possible. For instance, a prompt like, \u201cA cute corgi sits at a table with a bagel in front of him,\u201d will produce wonderful, but bizarre images (see above).<\/span><\/p>\n These programs are trained on large volumes of existing art and that data is used to create unique, never before seen images. As seen in the image above, the results from this large data gathering aren\u2019t always perfect, but it’s pretty impressive how an AI can get close to creating an idea that hasn\u2019t been thought of before.<\/span><\/p>\n Perhaps what is most impressive about these programs is their public accessibility. In the last year, we have seen many applications open themselves up to the public, including <\/span>Stable Diffusion<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Midjourney AI<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>DALL-E 2<\/span><\/a>. For the first time, the average internet user has access to these powerful creative tools. Putting creative power in the hands of the consumer should be a powerful moment for humanity, so why is the rise of AI so contentious?<\/span><\/p>\n The fear of AI art is unfortunately inevitable. Much like how artists disparaged photography when the camera first emerged or how traditional artists deride digital tools like photoshop brushes, artists of today are fighting against the rise of AI-generated images being passed off as art.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”aiwins” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jason-Allen.png” alt=”Th\u00e9\u00e2tre D\u2019op\u00e9ra Spatial by Jason Allen via Discord” title_text=”Th\u00e9\u00e2tre D\u2019op\u00e9ra Spatial” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”73%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Th\u00e9\u00e2tre D\u2019op\u00e9ra Spatial <\/i>by Jason Allen via Discord <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”265px” custom_padding=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In early September, feathers were ruffled when Jason Allen took home the first place blue ribbon for digital art at the Colorado State Fair. His piece, <\/span>Th\u00e9\u00e2tre D\u2019op\u00e9ra Spatial<\/span><\/i>, wowed the judges, who were unaware that the piece was generated using Midjourney AI. The subsequent backlash was predictable, with artists lambasting Allen and accusing him of cheating. Allen\u2019s <\/span>bold taunts<\/span><\/a> toward artists that proclaimed, \u201cArt is dead, dude. It\u2019s over. AI won. Humans lost,\u201d certainly only help to fan the fears that humanity is on a speedrun to a dystopian wasteland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Beyond the claims that AI-generated art is soulless and lacks humanity, many critics believe that the true problem with the application dwells in its origin\u2013the millions of images sourced from the Internet used to train artificial intelligence. These images are fed to an algorithm in order to train it to recognize patterns, styles, and details. This, to many, is akin to art theft.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”inspirationtheft” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n In apps like Midjourney, users can use the names of specific artists to finetune prompts. \u201cIn the style of Van Gogh, Picasso, and Michaelangelo,\u201d are some famous names used to create works that bring those dead artists back to life. Some modern artists, however, aren\u2019t so keen to see their name climb up the ranks to join them.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Corgi-Rembrandt.png” alt=”Four images of A cute corgi in the style of Rembrandt via Midjourney AI” title_text=”Corgi Rembrandt” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” min_height=”25.5px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: A cute corgi in the style of Rembrandt via Midjourney AI<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An article by MIT Technology Review details the case of one successful Polish artist, Greg Rutkowski, whose name has climbed up the search ranks as an inspiration for generative art, above the aforementioned greats. Some of the AI-generated art is so impressive, it wouldn\u2019t look out of place in Rutkowski\u2019s own portfolio. \u201c\u2018It\u2019s been just a month. What about in a year? I probably won\u2019t be able to find my work out there because [the internet] will be flooded with AI art. That\u2019s concerning,\u2019\u201d says Rutkowski.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s clear that for Rutkowski, AI is a threat to his livelihood. Other artists who primarily rely on an online audience are facing similar issues. They were never given the option to opt-in or opt-out and currently have no means to fight against these tech companies that are utilizing their creative work for machine-learning<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”thefuture” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Despite the growing number of protests from many people concerned about ethics, it\u2019s clear that, at least for now, text-to-image software is here to stay. Midjourney has over a million users alone on discord, along with 46,000 users on the r\/Midjourney subreddit. On TikTok, hashtags like #dalle2, #midjourney, #stablediffusion, and #aiart have amassed millions of views, and we can see similar viewership on YouTube. The novelty of creating a fully realized image in a matter of seconds is exploding. So how will this new technology affect<\/a> us? Below are three predictions for the possible future of AI-generated art.<\/span><\/p>\n Some artists will also be more hesitant to share their work online. Melissa Heikkil\u00e4, <\/span>MIT Technology Review’s<\/span><\/a> lead AI writer, suggests that \u201c[t]he art community could end up moving into a pay-per-play or subscription model like the one used in the film and music industries.\u201d We can already see this in action with how some artists lock certain artwork behind Patreons, but soon, they may move all of their work to a pay-only model. However, it\u2019s uncertain whether this model will help artists or push the average person more towards AI.<\/span><\/p>\n This year, with nearly every article proclaiming generative art to be the next big thing, we are already seeing corporations take advantage: This year, <\/span>Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a> released what they called, \u201cThe World’s First Artificially Intelligent Magazine Cover.\u201d It featured an image of a pink astronaut casually strutting on Mars, created by OpenAI\u2019s DALL-E 2. Midjourney offers a $600\/year corporate membership for companies with over $1 million\/year in gross revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The potential is limitless for commercial applications: book covers, album covers, art posters, greeting cards, keychains, rugs, and more. All of the current applications promise free commercial use for any work generated by their AI. We might see companies cutting the cost of hiring artists or paying for stock images and instead have a couple of junior employees tinker around with prompts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In an effort to stand out, we might also see companies utilizing these programs as design idea farms for clothing, furniture, and housewares. Even those seeking to start their own small business<\/a> might see success in selling AI-generated art prints on sites like Redbubble and Society6.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Corgi-walrus-midjourney.png” alt=”Four images of a cute corgi riding on the back of a walrus via Midjourney AI” title_text=”Corgi walrus midjourney” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: A cute corgi riding on the back of a walrus via Midjourney AI<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While researching this topic, I was astonished to see how many writers were attempting entire graphic novels through Midjourney. After spending hours fine-tuning prompts, it\u2019s possible to create a <\/span>full story<\/span><\/a> with AI. We even have <\/span>music videos<\/span><\/a> made by AI. Many have no doubt that with the rapid improvement we\u2019re seeing with these applications in just a few months, the time spent finetuning will shorten drastically.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graphic-novel.jpg” alt=”A page of a graphic novel created in midjourney by redditor u\/KrisKashtanova” title_text=”graphic novel” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” min_height=”8.5px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Read the short graphic novel here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With text-to-art taking off, text-to-video is also just getting started. Recently Meta revealed their newest project, <\/span>Make-A-Video<\/span><\/a>, a generator that produces short videos via text prompts. While not yet available to the public, Meta claims, \u201cthe system learns what the world looks like from paired text-image data and how the world moves from video footage with no associated text.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With Meta\u2019s recent announcement, we can expect to see more companies quickly adopt text-to-video models. It\u2019s possible that in just a couple of years, we will have full movies created based on scripts fed to an AI. Animators might be able to save time by having AI generate scenes. For fans of video games, many are eager to see how this technology can be used to help the output of their favorite indie game developers.<\/span><\/p>\n Rather than viewing generative AI as at war with artists, proponents urge artists to see these programs as tools for productivity and creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n To be sure, some of these ideas are several years away from reality. But with the advancement we\u2019re seeing now, there\u2019s no doubt that the future will be mind-blowing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the meantime, the best way to learn more about generative AI is to play with it yourself. Below is a list of the best text-to-art generators available for free.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/corgi-walrus-Stable-Diffusion.jpg” alt=”Corgi riding a walrus” title_text=”corgi-walrus-Stable-Diffusion” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: A corgi sitting on the back of a walrus via DALL-E 2<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”fourgenerators” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/axolotl-sword.png” alt=”A happy axolotl holding a sword via DALL-E 2″ title_text=”Axolotl sword” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”40%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: A happy axolotl holding a sword vis DALL-E 2<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0DALL-E 2<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This AI generator was developed by OpenAI and just recently opened itself to the public. The name DALL-E is a portmanteau between artist Salvador Dali and the animated Pixar character, WALL\u2013E. DALL-E is recognized for its ability to interpret text prompts (through the use of OpenAI\u2019s GPT-3, a powerful natural language machine learning<\/a> algorithm) and produce astonishingly realistic images. Users are also able to edit images by feeding them to the generator and asking the AI for simple tasks like, \u201cMake this image sunny,\u201d or, \u201cAdd a dog on the bench.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/photorealistic-dog.png” alt=”a corgi eating a biscuit at a national park via Stable Diffusion” title_text=”photorealistic dog” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”40%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: a corgi eating a biscuit at a national park via Stable Diffusion<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Stable Diffusion<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Developed by StabilityAI, Stable Diffusion is another popular option for online users. What makes this option truly unique is StabilityAI\u2019s commitment to transparency. The software behind Stable Diffusion is open software, giving others the opportunity to build and expand on its development. Unlike some other popular software, Stable Diffusion is also able to create hyper-realistic images using celebrities and popular characters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ometrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/midjourney-cat.png” alt=”Four images of a cute kitten, large eyes, highly detailed eyes, ethereal” title_text=”midjourney cat” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”40%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”10px” custom_margin=”-14px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Prompt: cute kitten, large eyes, highly detailed eyes, ethereal via Midjourney AI<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWhat is an AI Art Generator?<\/h1>\n
AI wins best in show<\/span><\/h1>\n
Is it inspiration or theft?<\/span><\/h1>\n
Where do we go from here?<\/span><\/h1>\n
Our understanding of copyright and intellectual property will forcibly change, as well as how artists protect their work.<\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/span>We have already discussed the potential harm AI is having on artists. While it\u2019s unlikely legality will stop large tech companies, expect to see the conversation surrounding the ethics of this technology grow. There will be calls for new legislature to be written as well as amendments to existing copyright laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCorporations and small businesses will begin to invest heavily in AI Art<\/span><\/h4>\n
We will begin to see even more creative uses for generative art like graphic novels, animations, and movies.<\/span><\/h4>\n
Four art generators you can play with right now<\/span><\/h1>\n